How far is Istanbul from Nanjing?
The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 4832 miles / 7776 kilometers / 4199 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Istanbul (IST) is 6282 miles / 10110 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 120 hours 28 minutes.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Istanbul Airport
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Distance from Nanjing to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nanjing to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4831.949 miles
- 7776.269 kilometers
- 4198.849 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- 4821.377 miles
- 7759.253 kilometers
- 4189.662 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 Nanjing to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 9 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nanjing and Istanbul?
The time difference between Nanjing and Istanbul is 5 hours. Istanbul is 5 hours behind Nanjing.
Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Nanjing to Istanbul generates about 562 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 562 kilograms equals 1 239 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
Airport information
| Origin | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanjing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NKG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSNJ |
| Coordinates: | 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |