How far is Istanbul from Sirte?
The distance between Sirte (Ghardabiya Airbase) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 976 miles / 1570 kilometers / 848 nautical miles.
Ghardabiya Airbase – Istanbul Airport
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Distance from Sirte to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sirte to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 975.596 miles
- 1570.070 kilometers
- 847.770 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- 975.590 miles
- 1570.060 kilometers
- 847.764 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 Sirte to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Ghardabiya Airbase to Istanbul Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sirte and Istanbul?
The time difference between Sirte and Istanbul is 1 hour. Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Sirte.
Flight carbon footprint between Ghardabiya Airbase (SRX) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Sirte to Istanbul generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sirte to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ghardabiya Airbase (SRX) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
Airport information
| Origin | Ghardabiya Airbase |
|---|---|
| City: | Sirte |
| Country: | Libya  |
| IATA Code: | SRX |
| ICAO Code: | HLGD |
| Coordinates: | 31°3′48″N, 16°35′41″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |