Distance from London to Datong
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How far is London from Datong?
London (United Kingdom) and Datong (China) are very far apart: 7,988 km in a straight line, that is 4,964 miles or 4,313 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Datong is 9,799 km (6,089 miles), about 117 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.
From London, Datong lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 61.6195°, 65.4784°.
A direct flight would take about 10 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.
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 Datong
- Datong – Shijiazhuang 250 km
- Datong – Taiyuan 255 km
- Datong – Beijing 265 km
- Datong – Baotou 283 km
- Datong – Ordos 304 km
- Datong – Tianjin 349 km
- Datong – Handan 402 km
- Datong – Tangshan 421 km
- Datong – Jinan 499 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Datong?
By road it is 9,799 km (6,089 miles) from London to Datong; in a straight line it is 7,988 km (4,964 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Datong?
About 117 h 47 min on the fastest route (9,799 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Datong from London?
Datong is to the north-east of London, at an initial bearing of 48°.
How long is the flight from London to Datong?
A direct flight would take about 10 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.