Distance from London to Palermo
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How far is London from Palermo?
London (United Kingdom) and Palermo (Italy) are quite far apart: 1,822 km in a straight line, that is 1,132 miles or 984 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Palermo is 2,740 km (1,702 miles), about 30 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.
From London, Palermo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 140°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Italy. The halfway point is at 45.0157°, 7.3928°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 47 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 Palermo
- Palermo – Catania 168 km
- Palermo – Messina 194 km
- Palermo – Naples 313 km
- Palermo – Rome 424 km
- Palermo – Bari 449 km
- Palermo – Tripoli 583 km
- Palermo – Florence 652 km
- Palermo – Tirana 658 km
- Palermo – Bologna 727 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Palermo?
By road it is 2,740 km (1,702 miles) from London to Palermo; in a straight line it is 1,822 km (1,132 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Palermo?
About 30 h 3 min on the fastest route (2,740 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Palermo from London?
Palermo is to the south-east of London, at an initial bearing of 140°.
How long is the flight from London to Palermo?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 47 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.