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Distance from London to Harare

Straight line

8,258 km
5,131 mi · 4,459 NM

By road

5,981 km
3,716 mi

Travel time

75 h 9 min
flight ≈ 10 h 49 min

Direction

SSE 149°
initial bearing

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How far is London from Harare?

London (United Kingdom) and Harare (Zimbabwe) are very far apart: 8,258 km in a straight line, that is 5,131 miles or 4,459 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, London to Harare is 5,981 km (3,716 miles), about 75 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From London, Harare lies to the south-east (initial bearing 149°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Zimbabwe. The halfway point is at 17.4173°, 18.8066°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 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 Harare?

By road it is 5,981 km (3,716 miles) from London to Harare; in a straight line it is 8,258 km (5,131 miles).

How long is the drive from London to Harare?

About 75 h 9 min on the fastest route (5,981 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Harare from London?

Harare is to the south-east of London, at an initial bearing of 149°.

How long is the flight from London to Harare?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 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.