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.
What is the time difference between Luqa and Istanbul?
The time difference between Luqa and Istanbul is 2 hours. Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Luqa.
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  |
| IATA Code: | MLA |
| ICAO Code: | LMML |
| Coordinates: | 35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |