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How far is Istanbul from Luqa?

The distance between Luqa (Malta International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 853 miles / 1373 kilometers / 741 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luqa (MLA) to Istanbul (ISL) is 1191 miles / 1917 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 42 minutes.

Malta International Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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Distance from Luqa to Istanbul

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Luqa to Istanbul. 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 Luqa to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Malta International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Luqa to Istanbul 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 Luqa to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin Malta International Airport
City: Luqa
Country: Malta Flag of Malta
IATA Code: MLA
ICAO Code: LMML
Coordinates: 35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″E
Destination Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: ISL
ICAO Code: LTBA
Coordinates: 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E