How far is Istanbul from Bucharest?
The distance between Bucharest (Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 301 miles / 485 kilometers / 262 nautical miles.
Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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Distance from Bucharest to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bucharest to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 301.487 miles
- 485.197 kilometers
- 261.985 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- 301.460 miles
- 485.152 kilometers
- 261.961 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 Bucharest to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Istanbul?
The time difference between Bucharest and Istanbul is 1 hour. Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Bucharest.
Flight carbon footprint between Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
On average, flying from Bucharest to Istanbul generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 153 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Bucharest to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Airport information
| Origin | Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bucharest |
| Country: | Romania  |
| IATA Code: | OTP |
| ICAO Code: | LROP |
| Coordinates: | 44°34′19″N, 26°6′7″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | SAW |
| ICAO Code: | LTFJ |
| Coordinates: | 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E |
Airlines flying from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (SAW)
| Pegasus Airlines |