Distance from London to Major Cities?
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London
United Kingdom · Europe
The Big SmokeThe CapitalThe City
Population 8,961,989
Coordinates 51.5085°N,
0.1257°W
Timezone Europe/London
UTC+0 / UTC+1 DST
UTC+0 / UTC+1 DST
Elevation 11 m (36 ft)
Country United Kingdom
Continent Europe
Main Airports LHR · LGW · STN · LTN · LCY
Distance from London to Major Cities
Calculate Distance from London →| City | Distance | Miles | Direction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paris | 344 km | 214 mi | SE | London to Paris |
 Dubai | 5,486 km | 3,409 mi | E | London to Dubai |
 Shanghai | 9,197 km | 5,714 mi | NE | London to Shanghai |
 Tokyo | 9,559 km | 5,940 mi | NE | London to Tokyo |
 New York City | 5,570 km | 3,461 mi | W | London to New York City |
 Sydney | 16,994 km | 10,560 mi | NE | London to Sydney |
| Regional Cities | ||||
 Istanbul | 2,498 km | 1,552 mi | E | |
 Moscow | 2,500 km | 1,553 mi | NE | |
| Saint Petersburg | 2,099 km | 1,304 mi | NE | |
| Ankara | 2,834 km | 1,761 mi | E | |
 Berlin | 932 km | 579 mi | E | |
 Madrid | 1,264 km | 785 mi | S | |
All Distance Routes from London
Dedicated city-pair pages with flight times, route maps, and midpoint data for every distance from London.
London to Paris
344 km · ~1h 15min
London to Dubai
5,486 km · ~6h 55min
London to New York City
5,570 km · ~8h 10min
London to Johannesburg
9,070 km · ~12h 10min
London to Shanghai
9,197 km · ~11h 20min
London to São Paulo
9,497 km · ~11h 45min
London to Tokyo
9,559 km · ~12h
London to Hong Kong
9,627 km · ~13h
London to Singapore
10,855 km · ~13h 10min
London to Sydney
16,994 km · ~20h 50min
Closest Cities Near London by Radius
Find Cities Within Radius →Within 50 km
| Slough | 33 km | W |
| Watford | 25 km | NW |
| Luton | 46 km | NW |
| Dagenham | 21 km | E |
| Crawley | 44 km | S |
Within 100 km
| Reading | 59 km | W |
| Southend-on-Sea | 58 km | E |
| Brighton | 76 km | S |
| Milton Keynes | 73 km | NW |
| Northampton | 97 km | NW |
Within 250 km
| Birmingham | 163 km | NW |
| Southampton | 112 km | SW |
| Leicester | 143 km | NW |
| Coventry | 138 km | NW |
| Bristol | 171 km | W |
| Portsmouth | 104 km | SW |
| Swindon | 115 km | W |
| Ipswich | 107 km | NE |
| Nottingham | 175 km | NW |
| Sheffield | 227 km | NW |
Within 30 miles
| Slough | 20 mi | W |
| Watford | 15 mi | NW |
| Luton | 29 mi | NW |
| Dagenham | 13 mi | E |
| Crawley | 27 mi | S |
Within 60 miles
| Reading | 37 mi | W |
| Southend-on-Sea | 36 mi | E |
| Brighton | 47 mi | S |
| Milton Keynes | 46 mi | NW |
| Northampton | 61 mi | NW |
Within 150 miles
| Birmingham | 101 mi | NW |
| Southampton | 69 mi | SW |
| Leicester | 89 mi | NW |
| Coventry | 86 mi | NW |
| Bristol | 106 mi | W |
| Portsmouth | 64 mi | SW |
| Swindon | 71 mi | W |
| Ipswich | 67 mi | NE |
| Nottingham | 109 mi | NW |
| Sheffield | 141 mi | NW |
Average Flight Times from London
| Destination | Flight Time | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | ~1h 15min | 344 km | SE |
| Dubai | ~6h 55min | 5,486 km | E |
| Shanghai | ~11h 20min | 9,197 km | NE |
| Tokyo | ~12h | 9,559 km | NE |
| New York City | ~8h 10min | 5,570 km | W |
| Sydney | ~20h 50min | 16,994 km | NE |
* Estimated based on great-circle distance at 900 km/h cruising speed. Actual times vary by airline, winds, and routing.
London Location & Key Facts
London is the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom and England, and one of the world's foremost global cities. Straddling the River Thames in southeastern England, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, growing from a Roman trading post into a sprawling metropolis of over nine million people. As a leading centre of finance, culture, arts, education, and international affairs, London consistently ranks among the most influential cities on Earth.
- ✓Home to the City of London, one of the world's two leading global financial centres alongside New York
- ✓Houses more than 300 languages spoken by its residents, making it one of the most linguistically diverse cities in the world
- ✓Boasts four UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London, Westminster Palace, Kew Gardens, and Greenwich
- ✓Served by five major international airports, more than any other city in the world
- ✓Host city of the 1908, 1948, and 2012 Summer Olympic Games — the only city to have hosted three times
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is London from the North Pole?
London is approximately 4,280 km (2,659 miles) from the North Pole (geographic north, 90°N). The straight-line great-circle distance places London at 38.5° from the polar region.
How far is London from the South Pole?
The distance from London to the South Pole (90°S, Antarctica) is approximately 15,735 km (9,777 miles).
How far is London from the equator?
London lies at 51.5085° north latitude, approximately 5,734 km (3,563 miles) from the equator.
How far is London from Rome?
The great-circle distance from London to Rome, Italy is approximately 1,435 km (892 miles). Rome is located at 41.89°N, 12.51°E in central Italy.
How long is the flight from London to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from London to Istanbul is approximately 3h 47min. This is based on great-circle distance and a typical cruising speed of 900 km/h. Actual flight times vary depending on airline, routing, and wind conditions.
How many cities are within 200 km of London?
There are 474 cities within 200 km of London in our dataset of 600+ major global cities, including Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester.