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Distance from Istanbul to Luton

Straight line

2,535 km
1,575 mi · 1,369 NM

By road

3,061 km
1,902 mi

Travel time

31 h 29 min
flight ≈ 3 h 40 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Luton?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Luton (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 2,535 km in a straight line, that is 1,575 miles or 1,369 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Luton is 3,061 km (1,902 miles), about 31 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Luton lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from Türkiye into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 47.3860°, 15.7677°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 40 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Istanbul from Luton?

By road it is 3,061 km (1,902 miles) from Istanbul to Luton; in a straight line it is 2,535 km (1,575 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Luton?

About 31 h 29 min on the fastest route (3,061 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Luton from Istanbul?

Luton is to the north-west of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Luton?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 40 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.