How far is London from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 1548 miles / 2491 kilometers / 1345 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (ISL) to London (LGW) is 1859 miles / 2992 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 9 minutes.
Istanbul Atatürk Airport – London Gatwick Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1547.542 miles
- 2490.527 kilometers
- 1344.777 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- 1544.172 miles
- 2485.104 kilometers
- 1341.849 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 Istanbul to London?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and London?
The time difference between Istanbul and London is 2 hours. London is 2 hours behind Istanbul.
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On average, flying from Istanbul to London generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Airport information
Origin | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
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City: | Istanbul |
Country: | Turkey |
IATA Code: | ISL |
ICAO Code: | LTBA |
Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |
Destination | London Gatwick Airport |
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City: | London |
Country: | United Kingdom |
IATA Code: | LGW |
ICAO Code: | EGKK |
Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |