How far is Istanbul from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 4386 miles / 7058 kilometers / 3811 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Istanbul (SAW) is 5723 miles / 9210 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 110 hours 30 minutes.
Beijing Capital International 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)- 4385.851 miles
- 7058.343 kilometers
- 3811.200 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- 4374.866 miles
- 7040.665 kilometers
- 3801.655 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 8 hours and 48 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
On average, flying from Beijing to Istanbul generates about 505 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 505 kilograms equals 1 113 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | SAW |
| ICAO Code: | LTFJ |
| Coordinates: | 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E |