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Distance from London to Oslo

Straight line

1,156 km
718 mi · 624 NM

By road

1,992 km
1,238 mi

Travel time

22 h 1 min
flight ≈ 1 h 57 min

Direction

NNE 32°
initial bearing

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How far is London from Oslo?

London (United Kingdom) and Oslo (Norway) are quite far apart: 1,156 km in a straight line, that is 718 miles or 624 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, London to Oslo is 1,992 km (1,238 miles), about 22 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 72% longer than the straight line.

From London, Oslo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 32°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Norway. The halfway point is at 55.8293°, 4.7227°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 57 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 Oslo?

By road it is 1,992 km (1,238 miles) from London to Oslo; in a straight line it is 1,156 km (718 miles).

How long is the drive from London to Oslo?

About 22 h 1 min on the fastest route (1,992 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Oslo from London?

Oslo is to the north-east of London, at an initial bearing of 32°.

How long is the flight from London to Oslo?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 57 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.