London to Istanbul Distance
2,498 km · 1,552 miles · 3 h 37 min flight
The distance from London to Istanbul is 2,498 km (1,552 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 3 h 37 min. Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of London.
London
United Kingdom
Istanbul
Turkey
- 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
- Istanbul vs London
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from London | East-southeast (106°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Istanbul | Northwest (308°) |
| Halfway point | 47.18° N, 15.84° E |
| London coordinates | 51.51° N, 0.13° W |
| Istanbul coordinates | 41.01° N, 28.95° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Istanbul from London?
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 London to Istanbul?
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 London and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of London right now.
In which direction is Istanbul from London?
Istanbul lies to the east-southeast of London (initial bearing 106°).
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.