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Distance from Florence to London

Straight line

1,209 km
751 mi · 653 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 1 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Florence from London?

Florence (Italy) and London (United Kingdom) are quite far apart: 1,209 km in a straight line, that is 751 miles or 653 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Florence, London lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from Italy into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 47.7838°, 5.9829°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 1 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 Florence from London?

The straight-line distance between Florence and London is 1,209 km (751 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is London from Florence?

London is to the north-west of Florence, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Florence to London?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 1 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.