How far is Istanbul from Xi'an?

The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 4248 miles / 6836 kilometers / 3691 nautical miles.

Distance from Xi'an to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4247.545 miles
• 6835.760 kilometers
• 3691.015 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

• 4237.764 miles
• 6820.019 kilometers
• 3682.516 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 Xi'an to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 8 hours and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Xi'an and Istanbul?

The time difference between Xi'an and Istanbul is 5 hours. Istanbul is 5 hours behind Xi'an.

Flight carbon footprint between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Xi'an to Istanbul generates about 487 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 487 kilograms equals 1 075 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Xi'an to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin	Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City:	Xi'an
Country:	China
IATA Code:	XIY
ICAO Code:	ZLXY
Coordinates:	34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E

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