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How far is Sana'a from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Sana'a (Sanaa International Airport) is 1966 miles / 3164 kilometers / 1709 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Istanbul (SAW) to Sana'a (SAH) is 2639 miles / 4247 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 52 minutes.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport – Sanaa International Airport

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1966
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3164
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Distance from Istanbul to Sana'a

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1966.289 miles
  • 3164.435 kilometers
  • 1708.658 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
  • 1970.630 miles
  • 3171.421 kilometers
  • 1712.431 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 Sana'a?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sanaa International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Sana'a?

There is no time difference between Istanbul and Sana'a.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Sanaa International Airport (SAH)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Sana'a generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 473 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 Sana'a

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

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 Sanaa International Airport
City: Sana'a
Country: Yemen Flag of Yemen
IATA Code: SAH
ICAO Code: OYSN
Coordinates: 15°28′34″N, 44°13′10″E