How far is Istanbul from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 1572 miles / 2529 kilometers / 1366 nautical miles.
London Gatwick Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International 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)- 1571.508 miles
- 2529.097 kilometers
- 1365.603 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- 1568.076 miles
- 2523.573 kilometers
- 1362.621 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 3 hours and 28 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
On average, flying from London to Istanbul generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | SAW |
| ICAO Code: | LTFJ |
| Coordinates: | 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E |
Airlines flying from London (LGW) to Istanbul (SAW)
| Turkish Airlines |