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Distance from Abidjan to London

Straight line

5,129 km
3,187 mi · 2,770 NM

By road

2,309 km
1,435 mi

Travel time

29 h 56 min
flight ≈ 6 h 55 min

Direction

N 3°
initial bearing

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How far is Abidjan from London?

Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) and London (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 5,129 km in a straight line, that is 3,187 miles or 2,770 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Abidjan to London is 2,309 km (1,435 miles), about 29 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Abidjan, London lies to the north (initial bearing 3°). The route crosses from Côte d’Ivoire into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 28.4445°, -2.5109°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 55 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 Abidjan from London?

By road it is 2,309 km (1,435 miles) from Abidjan to London; in a straight line it is 5,129 km (3,187 miles).

How long is the drive from Abidjan to London?

About 29 h 56 min on the fastest route (2,309 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is London from Abidjan?

London is to the north of Abidjan, at an initial bearing of 3°.

How long is the flight from Abidjan to London?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 55 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.