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How far is Varna from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Varna (Varna Airport) is 178 miles / 287 kilometers / 155 nautical miles.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport – Varna Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Varna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 178.217 miles
  • 286.812 kilometers
  • 154.866 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
  • 178.289 miles
  • 286.929 kilometers
  • 154.929 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 Varna?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Varna Airport is 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Varna Airport (VAR)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Varna generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 113 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Varna

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

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 Varna Airport
City: Varna
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: VAR
ICAO Code: LBWN
Coordinates: 43°13′55″N, 27°49′30″E