How far is Istanbul from Xi'an?
The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 4226 miles / 6800 kilometers / 3672 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Istanbul (SAW) is 5545 miles / 8924 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 107 hours 17 minutes.
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International 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)- 4225.624 miles
- 6800.482 kilometers
- 3671.967 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- 4215.898 miles
- 6784.830 kilometers
- 3663.515 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 8 hours and 30 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
On average, flying from Xi'an to Istanbul generates about 485 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 485 kilograms equals 1 068 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | SAW |
| ICAO Code: | LTFJ |
| Coordinates: | 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E |