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Distance from London to Lille

Straight line

243 km
151 mi · 131 NM

By road

285 km
177 mi

Travel time

3 h 39 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

ESE 112°
initial bearing

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How far is London from Lille?

London (United Kingdom) and Lille (France) are a medium distance apart: 243 km in a straight line, that is 151 miles or 131 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, London to Lille is 285 km (177 miles), about 3 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From London, Lille lies to the east (initial bearing 112°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into France. The halfway point is at 51.0816°, 1.4815°.

A direct flight would take about 48 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 Lille?

By road it is 285 km (177 miles) from London to Lille; in a straight line it is 243 km (151 miles).

How long is the drive from London to Lille?

About 3 h 39 min on the fastest route (285 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lille from London?

Lille is to the east of London, at an initial bearing of 112°.

How long is the flight from London to Lille?

A direct flight would take about 48 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.