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Distance from Budapest to London

Straight line

1,453 km
903 mi · 785 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 19 min

Direction

WNW 295°
initial bearing

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How far is Budapest from London?

Budapest (Hungary) and London (United Kingdom) are quite far apart: 1,453 km in a straight line, that is 903 miles or 785 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Budapest, London lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). The route crosses from Hungary into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 49.8999°, 9.8539°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 19 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 Budapest from London?

The straight-line distance between Budapest and London is 1,453 km (903 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is London from Budapest?

London is to the north-west of Budapest, at an initial bearing of 295°.

How long is the flight from Budapest to London?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 19 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.