How far is London from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) and London (London City Airport) is 1544 miles / 2485 kilometers / 1342 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (ISL) to London (LCY) is 1856 miles / 2987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 14 minutes.
Istanbul Atatürk Airport – London City Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1544.210 miles
- 2485.165 kilometers
- 1341.882 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- 1540.904 miles
- 2479.844 kilometers
- 1339.009 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 Istanbul to London?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to London City Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and London?
The time difference between Istanbul and London is 3 hours. London is 3 hours behind Istanbul.
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and London City Airport (LCY)
On average, flying from Istanbul to London 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 Istanbul to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and London City Airport (LCY).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |
| Destination | London City Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LCY |
| ICAO Code: | EGLC |
| Coordinates: | 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E |