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How far is Karaj from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Karaj (Payam International Airport) is 1218 miles / 1959 kilometers / 1058 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Istanbul (SAW) to Karaj (PYK) is 1468 miles / 2362 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 12 minutes.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport – Payam International Airport

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1218
Miles
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1959
Kilometers
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1058
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 48 min
CO2 emission
162 kg

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Distance from Istanbul to Karaj

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1217.553 miles
  • 1959.462 kilometers
  • 1058.025 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
  • 1215.051 miles
  • 1955.435 kilometers
  • 1055.851 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 Karaj?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Payam International Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Payam International Airport (PYK)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Karaj generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Karaj

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

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 Payam International Airport
City: Karaj
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: PYK
ICAO Code: OIIP
Coordinates: 35°46′33″N, 50°49′36″E