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Distance from Göteborg to London

Straight line

1,040 km
646 mi · 561 NM

By road

1,700 km
1,057 mi

Travel time

18 h 26 min
flight ≈ 1 h 48 min

Direction

SW 234°
initial bearing

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How far is Göteborg from London?

Göteborg (Sweden) and London (United Kingdom) are quite far apart: 1,040 km in a straight line, that is 646 miles or 561 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Göteborg to London is 1,700 km (1,057 miles), about 18 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 64% longer than the straight line.

From Göteborg, London lies to the south-west (initial bearing 234°). The route crosses from Sweden into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 54.7577°, 5.4580°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 48 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 Göteborg from London?

By road it is 1,700 km (1,057 miles) from Göteborg to London; in a straight line it is 1,040 km (646 miles).

How long is the drive from Göteborg to London?

About 18 h 26 min on the fastest route (1,700 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is London from Göteborg?

London is to the south-west of Göteborg, at an initial bearing of 234°.

How long is the flight from Göteborg to London?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 48 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.