Flight Distance: London to Istanbul
2,489
Kilometres (km)
1,547
Miles (mi)
1,344
Nautical miles
About this flight distance
The great circle distance from London to Istanbul is approximately 2,489 km. The typical flight time is 3h 25m.
This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities as the crow flies. Real flight paths are often slightly longer due to air traffic control routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.
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The great-circle distance from London to Istanbul is approximately 2,489 km (1,547 miles).