How far is Istanbul from Luqa?

The distance between Luqa (Malta International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 856 miles / 1378 kilometers / 744 nautical miles.

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)

• 856.323 miles
• 1378.118 kilometers
• 744.124 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

• 854.921 miles
• 1375.862 kilometers
• 742.906 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 Airport is 2 hours and 7 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 Airport (IST)

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 from Luqa to Istanbul

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

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 Airport
City:	Istanbul
Country:	Turkey
IATA Code:	IST
ICAO Code:	LTFM
Coordinates:	41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E

Airlines flying from Luqa (MLA) to Istanbul (IST)

Air Malta

Turkish Airlines