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Distance from Ankara to London

Straight line

2,840 km
1,765 mi · 1,533 NM

By road

3,452 km
2,145 mi

Travel time

35 h 25 min
flight ≈ 4 h 3 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Ankara from London?

Ankara (Türkiye) and London (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 2,840 km in a straight line, that is 1,765 miles or 1,533 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ankara to London is 3,452 km (2,145 miles), about 35 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Ankara, London lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from Türkiye into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 46.9025°, 18.1283°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 3 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 Ankara from London?

By road it is 3,452 km (2,145 miles) from Ankara to London; in a straight line it is 2,840 km (1,765 miles).

How long is the drive from Ankara to London?

About 35 h 25 min on the fastest route (3,452 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is London from Ankara?

London is to the north-west of Ankara, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Ankara to London?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 3 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.