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How far is Medina from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Medina (Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport) is 1277 miles / 2054 kilometers / 1109 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Istanbul (SAW) to Medina (MED) is 1770 miles / 2849 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 35 minutes.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport – Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Medina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1276.523 miles
  • 2054.365 kilometers
  • 1109.269 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
  • 1278.554 miles
  • 2057.634 kilometers
  • 1111.033 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 Medina?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Medina?

There is no time difference between Istanbul and Medina.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Medina generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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 Medina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED).

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 Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport
City: Medina
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: MED
ICAO Code: OEMA
Coordinates: 24°33′12″N, 39°42′18″E

Airlines flying from Istanbul (SAW) to Medina (MED)

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