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Distance from London to Berlin

Straight line

935 km
581 mi · 505 NM

By road

1,107 km
688 mi

Travel time

12 h 3 min
flight ≈ 1 h 40 min

Direction

ENE 78°
initial bearing

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How far is London from Berlin?

London (United Kingdom) and Berlin (Germany) are quite far apart: 935 km in a straight line, that is 581 miles or 505 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, London to Berlin is 1,107 km (688 miles), about 12 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From London, Berlin lies to the east (initial bearing 78°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Germany. The halfway point is at 52.2106°, 6.5652°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 40 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 Berlin?

By road it is 1,107 km (688 miles) from London to Berlin; in a straight line it is 935 km (581 miles).

How long is the drive from London to Berlin?

About 12 h 3 min on the fastest route (1,107 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Berlin from London?

Berlin is to the east of London, at an initial bearing of 78°.

How long is the flight from London to Berlin?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 40 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.