How far is London from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) and London (London Stansted Airport) is 1545 miles / 2486 kilometers / 1342 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (ISL) to London (STN) is 1878 miles / 3022 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 33 minutes.
Istanbul Atatürk Airport – London Stansted 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)- 1544.645 miles
- 2485.864 kilometers
- 1342.259 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- 1541.393 miles
- 2480.632 kilometers
- 1339.434 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 Stansted 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 Stansted Airport (STN)
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 Stansted Airport (STN).
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 Stansted Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | STN |
| ICAO Code: | EGSS |
| Coordinates: | 51°53′5″N, 0°14′5″E |