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Distance from London to Kowloon

Straight line

9,641 km
5,990 mi · 5,206 NM

By road

11,582 km
7,197 mi

Travel time

137 h 13 min
flight ≈ 12 h 33 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is London from Kowloon?

London (United Kingdom) and Kowloon (Hong Kong SAR China) are very far apart: 9,641 km in a straight line, that is 5,990 miles or 5,206 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, London to Kowloon is 11,582 km (7,197 miles), about 137 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From London, Kowloon lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Hong Kong SAR China. The halfway point is at 52.9669°, 73.8853°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 33 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 Kowloon?

By road it is 11,582 km (7,197 miles) from London to Kowloon; in a straight line it is 9,641 km (5,990 miles).

How long is the drive from London to Kowloon?

About 137 h 13 min on the fastest route (11,582 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kowloon from London?

Kowloon is to the north-east of London, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from London to Kowloon?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 33 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.