Distance from London to Ankara
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How far is London from Ankara?
London (United Kingdom) and Ankara (Türkiye) are very far apart: 2,840 km in a straight line, that is 1,765 miles or 1,533 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Ankara is 3,455 km (2,147 miles), about 35 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.
From London, Ankara lies to the east (initial bearing 104°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 46.9025°, 18.1283°.
A direct flight would take about 4 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.
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 Ankara
- Ankara – Çankaya 1 km
- Ankara – Kırıkkale 56 km
- Ankara – Eskişehir 200 km
- Ankara – Adapazarı 229 km
- Ankara – Konya 230 km
- Ankara – Kayseri 262 km
- Ankara – Gebze 306 km
- Ankara – Bursa 324 km
- Ankara – Sultanbeyli 325 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Ankara?
By road it is 3,455 km (2,147 miles) from London to Ankara; in a straight line it is 2,840 km (1,765 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Ankara?
About 35 h 35 min on the fastest route (3,455 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Ankara from London?
Ankara is to the east of London, at an initial bearing of 104°.
How long is the flight from London to Ankara?
A direct flight would take about 4 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.