Distance from London to Plovdiv
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How far is London from Plovdiv?
London (United Kingdom) and Plovdiv (Bulgaria) are quite far apart: 2,149 km in a straight line, that is 1,335 miles or 1,160 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Plovdiv is 2,596 km (1,613 miles), about 27 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.
From London, Plovdiv lies to the east (initial bearing 109°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 47.5024°, 13.4146°.
A direct flight would take about 3 h 11 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 Plovdiv
- Plovdiv – Sofia 132 km
- Plovdiv – Zimnicea 175 km
- Plovdiv – Turnu Măgurele 178 km
- Plovdiv – Corabia 182 km
- Plovdiv – Dăbuleni 191 km
- Plovdiv – Alexandria 209 km
- Plovdiv – Giurgiu 217 km
- Plovdiv – Roșiorii de Vede 220 km
- Plovdiv – Caracal 221 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Plovdiv?
By road it is 2,596 km (1,613 miles) from London to Plovdiv; in a straight line it is 2,149 km (1,335 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Plovdiv?
About 27 h 8 min on the fastest route (2,596 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Plovdiv from London?
Plovdiv is to the east of London, at an initial bearing of 109°.
How long is the flight from London to Plovdiv?
A direct flight would take about 3 h 11 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.