Distance from London to Reading
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How far is London from Reading?
London (United Kingdom) and Reading (United Kingdom) are a short distance apart: 59.0 km in a straight line, that is 36.7 miles or 31.9 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Reading is 67.1 km (41.7 miles), about 1 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.
From London, Reading lies to the west (initial bearing 265°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 51.4831°, -0.5487°.
Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.
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 – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Other distances from Reading
- Reading – City of Westminster 58 km
- Reading – Archway 59 km
- Reading – Luton 61 km
- Reading – Islington 61 km
- Reading – Milton Keynes 67 km
- Reading – Southampton 68 km
- Reading – Bexley 78 km
- Reading – Northampton 88 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Reading?
By road it is 67.1 km (41.7 miles) from London to Reading; in a straight line it is 59.0 km (36.7 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Reading?
About 1 h 7 min on the fastest route (67.1 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Reading from London?
Reading is to the west of London, at an initial bearing of 265°.
How long is the flight from London to Reading?
A direct flight would take about 34 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.