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Flight Distance from Istanbul (IST) to San Francisco (SFO)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
ISTLTFM
Istanbul, Turkey
İstanbul Airport
Great Circle Path
10,764 km6,688 miles • 5,812 NM
Destination Airport
KSFOSFO
San Francisco, United States
San Francisco International Airport
Direct Distance
10,764 km
6,688 Statute Miles
5,812 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
13h 10m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
969 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
337° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
13h 10m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
12h 12m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
21h 12m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 TR→🇺🇸 United States
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
İstanbul Airport (IST)
- City / Country: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO Code: LTFM
- Coordinates: 41.2749°, 28.7321°
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation: 325 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- City / Country: San Francisco, United States
- ICAO Code: KSFO
- Coordinates: 37.6198°, -122.3748°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 13 ft
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