How far is Istanbul from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 5132 miles / 8260 kilometers / 4460 nautical miles.
Philadelphia International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5132.421 miles
- 8259.831 kilometers
- 4459.952 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- 5119.725 miles
- 8239.398 kilometers
- 4448.919 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 Philadelphia to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 10 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Istanbul generates about 601 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 601 kilograms equals 1 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
| 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 |