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How far is Dubai from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Dubai (Dubai International Airport) is 1845 miles / 2969 kilometers / 1603 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Istanbul (SAW) to Dubai (DXB) is 2465 miles / 3967 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 10 minutes.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport – Dubai International Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Dubai

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Dubai. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1844.852 miles
  • 2969.001 kilometers
  • 1603.132 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
  • 1843.921 miles
  • 2967.504 kilometers
  • 1602.324 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 Istanbul to Dubai?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Dubai International Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Dubai International Airport (DXB)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Dubai generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Dubai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Airport information

Origin Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SAW
ICAO Code: LTFJ
Coordinates: 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E
Destination Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E

Airlines flying from Istanbul (SAW) to Dubai (DXB)

FlyDubai
Pegasus Airlines