How far is Istanbul from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 5460 miles / 8788 kilometers / 4745 nautical miles.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5460.410 miles
- 8787.679 kilometers
- 4744.967 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- 5447.683 miles
- 8767.196 kilometers
- 4733.907 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 Raleigh to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 10 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Istanbul?
The time difference between Raleigh and Istanbul is 8 hours. Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Istanbul generates about 644 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 644 kilograms equals 1 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Raleigh to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |