Distance from Datong to London
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How far is Datong from London?
Datong (China) and London (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 7,988 km in a straight line, that is 4,964 miles or 4,313 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Datong to London is 9,793 km (6,085 miles), about 117 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.
From Datong, London lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 61.6195°, 65.4784°.
A direct flight would take about 10 h 29 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 Datong
- Datong – Shijiazhuang 250 km
- Datong – Taiyuan 255 km
- Datong – Beijing 265 km
- Datong – Baotou 283 km
- Datong – Ordos 304 km
- Datong – Tianjin 349 km
- Datong – Handan 402 km
- Datong – Tangshan 421 km
- Datong – Jinan 499 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 Datong from London?
By road it is 9,793 km (6,085 miles) from Datong to London; in a straight line it is 7,988 km (4,964 miles).
How long is the drive from Datong to London?
About 117 h 40 min on the fastest route (9,793 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is London from Datong?
London is to the north-west of Datong, at an initial bearing of 323°.
How long is the flight from Datong to London?
A direct flight would take about 10 h 29 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.