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Distance from London to Amman

Straight line

3,646 km
2,265 mi · 1,968 NM

By road

4,633 km
2,879 mi

Travel time

48 h 13 min
flight ≈ 5 h 3 min

Direction

ESE 113°
initial bearing

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How far is London from Amman?

London (United Kingdom) and Amman (Jordan) are very far apart: 3,646 km in a straight line, that is 2,265 miles or 1,968 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, London to Amman is 4,633 km (2,879 miles), about 48 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From London, Amman lies to the south-east (initial bearing 113°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Jordan. The halfway point is at 43.1336°, 20.7745°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 3 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 London from Amman?

By road it is 4,633 km (2,879 miles) from London to Amman; in a straight line it is 3,646 km (2,265 miles).

How long is the drive from London to Amman?

About 48 h 13 min on the fastest route (4,633 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Amman from London?

Amman is to the south-east of London, at an initial bearing of 113°.

How long is the flight from London to Amman?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 3 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.