How far is Luqa from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) and Luqa (Malta International Airport) is 853 miles / 1373 kilometers / 741 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (ISL) to Luqa (MLA) is 1194 miles / 1921 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 51 minutes.
Istanbul Atatürk Airport – Malta International Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Luqa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Luqa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 852.999 miles
- 1372.769 kilometers
- 741.236 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- 851.549 miles
- 1370.435 kilometers
- 739.976 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 Luqa?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to Malta International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Luqa?
The time difference between Istanbul and Luqa is 2 hours. Luqa is 2 hours behind Istanbul.
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Malta International Airport (MLA)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Luqa generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 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 Luqa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Malta International Airport (MLA).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |
| Destination | Malta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Luqa |
| Country: | Malta  |
| IATA Code: | MLA |
| ICAO Code: | LMML |
| Coordinates: | 35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″E |