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How far is Tel Aviv from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Tel Aviv (Ben Gurion Airport) is 687 miles / 1105 kilometers / 597 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Istanbul (SAW) to Tel Aviv (TLV) is 1101 miles / 1772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 5 minutes.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport – Ben Gurion Airport

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687
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1105
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597
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Distance from Istanbul to Tel Aviv

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 686.656 miles
  • 1105.066 kilometers
  • 596.688 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
  • 687.455 miles
  • 1106.352 kilometers
  • 597.382 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 Tel Aviv?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Tel Aviv generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 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 Tel Aviv

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Ben Gurion Airport (TLV).

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 Ben Gurion Airport
City: Tel Aviv
Country: Israel Flag of Israel
IATA Code: TLV
ICAO Code: LLBG
Coordinates: 32°0′41″N, 34°53′12″E

Airlines flying from Istanbul (SAW) to Tel Aviv (TLV)

Pegasus Airlines
Turkish Airlines