Distance from London to Abidjan
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How far is London from Abidjan?
London (United Kingdom) and Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) are very far apart: 5,129 km in a straight line, that is 3,187 miles or 2,770 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Abidjan is 2,312 km (1,437 miles), about 29 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From London, Abidjan lies to the south (initial bearing 185°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Côte d’Ivoire. The halfway point is at 28.4445°, -2.5109°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 55 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Other distances from Abidjan
- Abidjan – Kumasi 302 km
- Abidjan – Accra 422 km
- Abidjan – Ouagadougou 825 km
- Abidjan – Lagos 827 km
- Abidjan – Ibadan 902 km
- Abidjan – Bamako 922 km
- Abidjan – Benin City 1,071 km
- Abidjan – Conakry 1,164 km
- Abidjan – Camayenne 1,165 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Abidjan?
By road it is 2,312 km (1,437 miles) from London to Abidjan; in a straight line it is 5,129 km (3,187 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Abidjan?
About 29 h 55 min on the fastest route (2,312 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Abidjan from London?
Abidjan is to the south of London, at an initial bearing of 185°.
How long is the flight from London to Abidjan?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 55 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.