Distance from Dublin to London
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How far is Dublin from London?
Dublin (Ireland) and London (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 463 km in a straight line, that is 288 miles or 250 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Dublin, London lies to the south-east (initial bearing 114°). The route crosses from Ireland into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.4603°, -3.1239°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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 Dublin
- Dublin – Belfast 142 km
- Dublin – Birkenhead 215 km
- Dublin – Liverpool 217 km
- Dublin – Blackpool 218 km
- Dublin – Preston 239 km
- Dublin – Swansea 246 km
- Dublin – Manchester 266 km
- Dublin – Stoke-on-Trent 273 km
- Dublin – Wolverhampton 289 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 Dublin from London?
The straight-line distance between Dublin and London is 463 km (288 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is London from Dublin?
London is to the south-east of Dublin, at an initial bearing of 114°.
How long is the flight from Dublin to London?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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.