Distance from London to Damascus
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How far is London from Damascus?
London (United Kingdom) and Damascus (Syria) are very far apart: 3,543 km in a straight line, that is 2,202 miles or 1,913 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Damascus is 4,498 km (2,795 miles), about 46 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.
From London, Damascus lies to the east (initial bearing 110°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Syria. The halfway point is at 43.9455°, 20.8167°.
A direct flight would take about 4 h 56 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 Damascus
- Damascus – Beirut 85 km
- Damascus – Amman 176 km
- Damascus – Antakya 300 km
- Damascus – Aleppo 310 km
- Damascus – Nicosia 326 km
- Damascus – Osmaniye 396 km
- Damascus – Adana 396 km
- Damascus – Mersin 397 km
- Damascus – Tarsus 400 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Damascus?
By road it is 4,498 km (2,795 miles) from London to Damascus; in a straight line it is 3,543 km (2,202 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Damascus?
About 46 h 23 min on the fastest route (4,498 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Damascus from London?
Damascus is to the east of London, at an initial bearing of 110°.
How long is the flight from London to Damascus?
A direct flight would take about 4 h 56 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.