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Distance from Islington to Reading

Straight line

60.9 km
37.9 mi · 32.9 NM

By road

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Travel time

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Direction

W 262°
initial bearing

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How far is Islington from Reading?

Islington (United Kingdom) and Reading (United Kingdom) are a short distance apart: 60.9 km in a straight line, that is 37.9 miles or 32.9 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Islington, Reading lies to the west (initial bearing 262°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 51.4970°, -0.5375°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Islington from Reading?

The straight-line distance between Islington and Reading is 60.9 km (37.9 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Reading from Islington?

Reading is to the west of Islington, at an initial bearing of 262°.

How long is the flight from Islington to Reading?

A direct flight would take about 35 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.