Istanbul to London Distance
2,498 km · 1,552 miles · 3 h 37 min flight
The distance from Istanbul to London is 2,498 km (1,552 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 3 h 37 min. London is 2 hours behind Istanbul.
Istanbul
Turkey
London
United Kingdom
- Kilometres
- 2,498
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 1,552
- 1,349 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 3 h 37 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −2 hours
- London vs Istanbul
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Istanbul | Northwest (308°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from London | East-southeast (106°) |
| Halfway point | 47.18° N, 15.84° E |
| Istanbul coordinates | 41.01° N, 28.95° E |
| London coordinates | 51.51° N, 0.13° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Istanbul?
2,498 kilometres or 1,552 miles (1,349 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to London?
About 3 h 37 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and London?
London is 2 hours behind Istanbul right now.
In which direction is London from Istanbul?
London lies to the northwest of Istanbul (initial bearing 308°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.