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How far is Istanbul from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 4816 miles / 7750 kilometers / 4185 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Istanbul (SAW) is 6247 miles / 10053 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 119 hours 56 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International 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)
  • 4815.654 miles
  • 7750.044 kilometers
  • 4184.689 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
  • 4805.136 miles
  • 7733.117 kilometers
  • 4175.549 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 9 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Istanbul generates about 560 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 560 kilograms equals 1 234 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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