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Distance from Brest to London

Straight line

1,637 km
1,017 mi · 884 NM

By road

1,844 km
1,146 mi

Travel time

19 h 2 min
flight ≈ 2 h 33 min

Direction

W 277°
initial bearing

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How far is Brest from London?

Brest (Belarus) and London (United Kingdom) are quite far apart: 1,637 km in a straight line, that is 1,017 miles or 884 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brest to London is 1,844 km (1,146 miles), about 19 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Brest, London lies to the west (initial bearing 277°). The route crosses from Belarus into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.4070°, 11.7021°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 33 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 Brest from London?

By road it is 1,844 km (1,146 miles) from Brest to London; in a straight line it is 1,637 km (1,017 miles).

How long is the drive from Brest to London?

About 19 h 2 min on the fastest route (1,844 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is London from Brest?

London is to the west of Brest, at an initial bearing of 277°.

How long is the flight from Brest to London?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 33 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.