How far is Istanbul from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 6092 miles / 9804 kilometers / 5293 nautical miles.

Distance from Seattle to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6091.618 miles
• 9803.509 kilometers
• 5293.472 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

• 6075.822 miles
• 9778.087 kilometers
• 5279.745 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 Seattle to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 12 hours and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Istanbul?

The time difference between Seattle and Istanbul is 11 hours. Istanbul is 11 hours ahead of Seattle.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Seattle to Istanbul generates about 729 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 729 kilograms equals 1 607 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin	Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City:	Seattle, WA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	SEA
ICAO Code:	KSEA
Coordinates:	47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W

Destination	Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City:	Istanbul
Country:	Turkey
IATA Code:	ISL
ICAO Code:	LTBA
Coordinates:	40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E