Distance from London to Adelaide
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How far is London from Adelaide?
London (United Kingdom) and Adelaide (Australia) are very far apart: 16,259 km in a straight line, that is 10,103 miles or 8,779 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 London and Adelaide, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.
From London, Adelaide lies to the east (initial bearing 77°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Australia. The halfway point is at 21.2321°, 89.2140°.
A direct flight would take about 20 h 49 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).
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 Adelaide
- Adelaide – Melbourne 654 km
- Adelaide – Sydney 1,162 km
- Adelaide – Brisbane 1,601 km
- Adelaide – Perth 2,131 km
- Adelaide – Makassar 3,853 km
- Adelaide – Surabaya 4,055 km
- Adelaide – Semarang 4,236 km
- Adelaide – Bandung 4,441 km
- Adelaide – Depok 4,542 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Adelaide?
The straight-line distance between London and Adelaide is 16,259 km (10,103 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.
In which direction is Adelaide from London?
Adelaide is to the east of London, at an initial bearing of 77°.
How long is the flight from London to Adelaide?
A direct flight would take about 20 h 49 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.