Distance from Brussels to London
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How far is Brussels from London?
Brussels (Belgium) and London (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 321 km in a straight line, that is 200 miles or 173 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Brussels to London is 371 km (231 miles), about 4 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.
From Brussels, London lies to the west (initial bearing 285°). The route crosses from Belgium into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 51.2008°, 2.1275°.
A direct flight would take about 54 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Brussels
- Brussels – Antwerpen 41 km
- Brussels – Charleroi 49 km
- Brussels – Gent 50 km
- Brussels – Lille 94 km
- Brussels – Eindhoven 103 km
- Brussels – Rotterdam 120 km
- Brussels – Aachen 122 km
- Brussels – The Hague 136 km
- Brussels – Utrecht 148 km
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Brussels from London?
By road it is 371 km (231 miles) from Brussels to London; in a straight line it is 321 km (200 miles).
How long is the drive from Brussels to London?
About 4 h 37 min on the fastest route (371 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is London from Brussels?
London is to the west of Brussels, at an initial bearing of 285°.
How long is the flight from Brussels to London?
A direct flight would take about 54 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.