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Distance from London to Brooklyn

Straight line

5,586 km
3,471 mi · 3,016 NM

By road

2,149 km
1,336 mi

Travel time

27 h 58 min
flight ≈ 7 h 29 min

Direction

WNW 288°
initial bearing

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How far is London from Brooklyn?

London (United Kingdom) and Brooklyn (United States) are very far apart: 5,586 km in a straight line, that is 3,471 miles or 3,016 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, London to Brooklyn is 2,149 km (1,336 miles), about 27 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From London, Brooklyn lies to the west (initial bearing 288°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into United States. The halfway point is at 52.3282°, -41.2774°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 29 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 Brooklyn?

By road it is 2,149 km (1,336 miles) from London to Brooklyn; in a straight line it is 5,586 km (3,471 miles).

How long is the drive from London to Brooklyn?

About 27 h 58 min on the fastest route (2,149 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brooklyn from London?

Brooklyn is to the west of London, at an initial bearing of 288°.

How long is the flight from London to Brooklyn?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 29 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.