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Distance from Kampala to London

Straight line

6,450 km
4,008 mi · 3,483 NM

By road

5,702 km
3,543 mi

Travel time

66 h 11 min
flight ≈ 8 h 34 min

Direction

NNW 337°
initial bearing

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How far is Kampala from London?

Kampala (Uganda) and London (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 6,450 km in a straight line, that is 4,008 miles or 3,483 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kampala to London is 5,702 km (3,543 miles), about 66 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kampala, London lies to the north-west (initial bearing 337°). The route crosses from Uganda into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 26.8006°, 20.1352°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 34 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 Kampala from London?

By road it is 5,702 km (3,543 miles) from Kampala to London; in a straight line it is 6,450 km (4,008 miles).

How long is the drive from Kampala to London?

About 66 h 11 min on the fastest route (5,702 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is London from Kampala?

London is to the north-west of Kampala, at an initial bearing of 337°.

How long is the flight from Kampala to London?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 34 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.