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Distance from Hiroshima to London

Straight line

9,426 km
5,857 mi · 5,089 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 17 min

Direction

NNW 333°
initial bearing

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How far is Hiroshima from London?

Hiroshima (Japan) and London (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,426 km in a straight line, that is 5,857 miles or 5,089 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Hiroshima and London, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Hiroshima, London lies to the north-west (initial bearing 333°). The route crosses from Japan into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 65.6124°, 83.8468°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 17 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Hiroshima from London?

The straight-line distance between Hiroshima and London is 9,426 km (5,857 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is London from Hiroshima?

London is to the north-west of Hiroshima, at an initial bearing of 333°.

How long is the flight from Hiroshima to London?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 17 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.