How far is Istanbul from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 4398 miles / 7078 kilometers / 3822 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Istanbul (IST) is 5759 miles / 9268 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 111 hours 2 minutes.
Beijing Capital International Airport – Istanbul 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)- 4398.188 miles
- 7078.197 kilometers
- 3821.921 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- 4387.132 miles
- 7060.404 kilometers
- 3812.313 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 Capital International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 8 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Istanbul?
The time difference between Beijing and Istanbul is 5 hours. Istanbul is 5 hours behind Beijing.
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Beijing to Istanbul generates about 506 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 506 kilograms equals 1 117 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 Capital International Airport (PEK) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
Airlines flying from Beijing (PEK) to Istanbul (IST)
| Air China |
| Turkish Airlines |