How far is Istanbul from Moscow?
The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 1063 miles / 1711 kilometers / 924 nautical miles.
Vnukovo 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)- 1063.005 miles
- 1710.741 kilometers
- 923.726 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- 1062.565 miles
- 1710.032 kilometers
- 923.343 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 Vnukovo International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Moscow and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Moscow to Istanbul generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 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 Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
Airport information
| Origin | Vnukovo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Moscow |
| Country: | Russia  |
| IATA Code: | VKO |
| ICAO Code: | UUWW |
| Coordinates: | 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″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 (VKO) to Istanbul (IST)
| Turkish Airlines |