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How far is Taif from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Taif (Taif Regional Airport) is 1491 miles / 2399 kilometers / 1296 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Istanbul (SAW) to Taif (TIF) is 2007 miles / 3230 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 41 minutes.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport – Taif Regional Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Taif

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1490.867 miles
  • 2399.317 kilometers
  • 1295.528 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
  • 1493.719 miles
  • 2403.908 kilometers
  • 1298.007 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 Taif?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Taif Regional Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Taif?

There is no time difference between Istanbul and Taif.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Taif Regional Airport (TIF)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Taif generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Taif

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Taif Regional Airport (TIF).

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 Taif Regional Airport
City: Taif
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: TIF
ICAO Code: OETF
Coordinates: 21°29′0″N, 40°32′39″E