How far is Istanbul from Xi'an?
The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 4244 miles / 6829 kilometers / 3688 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Istanbul (IST) is 5581 miles / 8981 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 107 hours 49 minutes.
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Istanbul Airport
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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)- 4243.619 miles
- 6829.443 kilometers
- 3687.604 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- 4233.831 miles
- 6813.691 kilometers
- 3679.099 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 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 Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Xi'an to Istanbul generates about 487 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 487 kilograms equals 1 073 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xi'an to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
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 Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |