Distance from London to Osaka
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How far is London from Osaka?
London (United Kingdom) and Osaka (Japan) are very far apart: 9,522 km in a straight line, that is 5,917 miles or 5,142 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Osaka is 11,749 km (7,300 miles), about 151 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.
From London, Osaka lies to the north-east (initial bearing 35°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Japan. The halfway point is at 66.9217°, 86.4232°.
A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 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 Osaka
- Osaka – Kobe 29 km
- Osaka – Kyoto 43 km
- Osaka – Nagoya 139 km
- Osaka – Hiroshima 281 km
- Osaka – Yokohama 386 km
- Osaka – Kawasaki 394 km
- Osaka – Tokyo 396 km
- Osaka – Yono 398 km
- Osaka – Saitama 400 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Osaka?
By road it is 11,749 km (7,300 miles) from London to Osaka; in a straight line it is 9,522 km (5,917 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Osaka?
About 151 h 20 min on the fastest route (11,749 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Osaka from London?
Osaka is to the north-east of London, at an initial bearing of 35°.
How long is the flight from London to Osaka?
A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 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.