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How far is Sanandaj from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Sanandaj (Sanandaj Airport) is 1038 miles / 1671 kilometers / 902 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Istanbul (SAW) to Sanandaj (SDG) is 1362 miles / 2192 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 53 minutes.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport – Sanandaj Airport

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1038
Miles
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1671
Kilometers
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902
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 27 min
CO2 emission
153 kg

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Distance from Istanbul to Sanandaj

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1038.438 miles
  • 1671.205 kilometers
  • 902.378 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
  • 1036.569 miles
  • 1668.196 kilometers
  • 900.754 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 Sanandaj?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sanandaj Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Sanandaj Airport (SDG)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Sanandaj generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 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 Sanandaj

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

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 Sanandaj Airport
City: Sanandaj
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: SDG
ICAO Code: OICS
Coordinates: 35°14′45″N, 47°0′33″E