How far is Istanbul from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 1548 miles / 2491 kilometers / 1345 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LGW) to Istanbul (ISL) is 1855 miles / 2985 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 59 minutes.
London Gatwick Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport
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Distance from London to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Istanbul. 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 London to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Istanbul?
The time difference between London and Istanbul is 2 hours. Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)
On average, flying from London to Istanbul 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 London to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |