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Distance from Berlin to London

Straight line

935 km
581 mi · 505 NM

By road

1,105 km
687 mi

Travel time

11 h 56 min
flight ≈ 1 h 40 min

Direction

W 268°
initial bearing

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How far is Berlin from London?

Berlin (Germany) and London (United Kingdom) are quite far apart: 935 km in a straight line, that is 581 miles or 505 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Berlin to London is 1,105 km (687 miles), about 11 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Berlin, London lies to the west (initial bearing 268°). The route crosses from Germany into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.2106°, 6.5652°.

A direct flight would take about 1 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 Berlin from London?

By road it is 1,105 km (687 miles) from Berlin to London; in a straight line it is 935 km (581 miles).

How long is the drive from Berlin to London?

About 11 h 56 min on the fastest route (1,105 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is London from Berlin?

London is to the west of Berlin, at an initial bearing of 268°.

How long is the flight from Berlin to London?

A direct flight would take about 1 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.