How far is Istanbul from Moscow?
The distance between Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 1089 miles / 1753 kilometers / 947 nautical miles.
Sheremetyevo International Airport – Istanbul Airport
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Distance from Moscow to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Moscow to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1089.443 miles
- 1753.288 kilometers
- 946.700 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- 1088.968 miles
- 1752.525 kilometers
- 946.288 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 Moscow to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Sheremetyevo International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Moscow and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Moscow to Istanbul generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Moscow to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
Airport information
| Origin | Sheremetyevo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Moscow |
| Country: | Russia  |
| IATA Code: | SVO |
| ICAO Code: | UUEE |
| Coordinates: | 55°58′21″N, 37°24′52″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
Airlines flying from Moscow (SVO) to Istanbul (IST)
| Aeroflot |