How far is Istanbul from London?
The distance between London (Luton Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 1554 miles / 2501 kilometers / 1350 nautical miles.
Luton Airport – Istanbul 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)- 1553.988 miles
- 2500.901 kilometers
- 1350.379 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- 1550.623 miles
- 2495.485 kilometers
- 1347.454 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 Luton Airport to Istanbul Airport is 3 hours and 26 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 Luton Airport (LTN) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from London to Istanbul generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 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 Luton Airport (LTN) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
Airport information
| Origin | Luton Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LTN |
| ICAO Code: | EGGW |
| Coordinates: | 51°52′28″N, 0°22′5″W |
| Destination | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
Airlines flying from London (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)
| Atlasjet |