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How far is Istanbul from Samarkand?

The distance between Samarkand (Samarkand International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 2001 miles / 3220 kilometers / 1739 nautical miles.

Samarkand International Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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Distance from Samarkand to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2001.083 miles
  • 3220.431 kilometers
  • 1738.894 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
  • 1996.058 miles
  • 3212.344 kilometers
  • 1734.527 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 Samarkand to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Samarkand International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Samarkand International Airport (SKD) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Samarkand to Istanbul generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Samarkand to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Samarkand International Airport (SKD) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin Samarkand International Airport
City: Samarkand
Country: Uzbekistan Flag of Uzbekistan
IATA Code: SKD
ICAO Code: UTSS
Coordinates: 39°42′1″N, 66°59′1″E
Destination Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: ISL
ICAO Code: LTBA
Coordinates: 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E