Distance from London to Manhattan
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How far is London from Manhattan?
London (United Kingdom) and Manhattan (United States) are very far apart: 5,578 km in a straight line, that is 3,466 miles or 3,012 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Manhattan is 2,149 km (1,336 miles), about 27 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From London, Manhattan lies to the west (initial bearing 288°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into United States. The halfway point is at 52.3972°, -41.2445°.
A direct flight would take about 7 h 28 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 Manhattan
- Manhattan – New York City 8 km
- Manhattan – The Bronx 11 km
- Manhattan – Brooklyn 15 km
- Manhattan – Queens 16 km
- Manhattan – Philadelphia 137 km
- Manhattan – Montréal 526 km
- Manhattan – Toronto 553 km
- Manhattan – Chicago 1,148 km
- Manhattan – Havana 2,115 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Manhattan?
By road it is 2,149 km (1,336 miles) from London to Manhattan; in a straight line it is 5,578 km (3,466 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Manhattan?
About 27 h 58 min on the fastest route (2,149 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Manhattan from London?
Manhattan is to the west of London, at an initial bearing of 288°.
How long is the flight from London to Manhattan?
A direct flight would take about 7 h 28 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.