How far is Istanbul from London?
The distance between London (London Stansted Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 1530 miles / 2461 kilometers / 1329 nautical miles.
London Stansted 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)- 1529.505 miles
- 2461.500 kilometers
- 1329.103 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- 1526.229 miles
- 2456.227 kilometers
- 1326.257 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 Stansted Airport to Istanbul Airport is 3 hours and 23 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 Stansted Airport (STN) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from London to Istanbul generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 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 Stansted Airport (STN) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
Airport information
| Origin | London Stansted Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | STN |
| ICAO Code: | EGSS |
| Coordinates: | 51°53′5″N, 0°14′5″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |