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Distance from London to Perth

Straight line

14,470 km
8,991 mi · 7,813 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 18 h 35 min

Direction

E 93°
initial bearing

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How far is London from Perth?

London (United Kingdom) and Perth (Australia) are very far apart: 14,470 km in a straight line, that is 8,991 miles or 7,813 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between London and Perth, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From London, Perth lies to the east (initial bearing 93°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Australia. The halfway point is at 17.5234°, 71.6842°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is London from Perth?

The straight-line distance between London and Perth is 14,470 km (8,991 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Perth from London?

Perth is to the east of London, at an initial bearing of 93°.

How long is the flight from London to Perth?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 35 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.