Distance from London to Beirut
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How far is London from Beirut?
London (United Kingdom) and Beirut (Lebanon) are very far apart: 3,462 km in a straight line, that is 2,151 miles or 1,869 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Beirut is 4,447 km (2,763 miles), about 46 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.
From London, Beirut lies to the east (initial bearing 111°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Lebanon. The halfway point is at 44.0759°, 20.3185°.
A direct flight would take about 4 h 50 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 Beirut
- Beirut – Damascus 85 km
- Beirut – Amman 219 km
- Beirut – Nicosia 242 km
- Beirut – Antakya 264 km
- Beirut – Aleppo 298 km
- Beirut – Mersin 334 km
- Beirut – Tarsus 341 km
- Beirut – Adana 344 km
- Beirut – Osmaniye 360 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Beirut?
By road it is 4,447 km (2,763 miles) from London to Beirut; in a straight line it is 3,462 km (2,151 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Beirut?
About 46 h 34 min on the fastest route (4,447 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Beirut from London?
Beirut is to the east of London, at an initial bearing of 111°.
How long is the flight from London to Beirut?
A direct flight would take about 4 h 50 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.