Distance from London to Istanbul
The straight-line distance from London (United Kingdom) to Istanbul (Turkey) is 2,501 km (1,554 mi) as the crow flies. The estimated flight time is 3 hr 47 min. Istanbul is +3 hr relative to London.
Straight-Line Distance
2,501 km
1,554 mi
Estimated Flight Time
3 hr 47 min
at 900 km/h + 1 hr ground
Time Zone Difference
+3 hr
standard time
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How far is it from London to Istanbul?›
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from London to Istanbul is 2,501 km (1,554 mi). This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities, measured along the surface of the Earth using the haversine formula. Actual travel distances by road will be longer.
How long is the flight from London to Istanbul?›
The estimated flight time from London to Istanbul is 3 hr 47 min. This estimate assumes a cruising speed of 900 km/h plus 1 hour for takeoff, landing, and taxi time. Actual flight times vary by airline, aircraft type, winds, and specific routing.
What is the time difference between London and Istanbul?›
Istanbul is +3 hr relative to London. This is based on standard (non-DST) UTC offsets. During daylight saving time, the difference may vary by one hour depending on which regions observe DST and when they transition.