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How far is Istanbul from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 4388 miles / 7062 kilometers / 3813 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (NAY) to Istanbul (SAW) is 5733 miles / 9226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 110 hours 42 minutes.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Istanbul

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4387.990 miles
  • 7061.786 kilometers
  • 3813.059 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 4377.040 miles
  • 7044.163 kilometers
  • 3803.544 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Beijing to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 8 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Beijing to Istanbul generates about 505 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 505 kilograms equals 1 114 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E
Destination Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SAW
ICAO Code: LTFJ
Coordinates: 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E