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Distance from London to Wuhan

Straight line

8,894 km
5,526 mi · 4,802 NM

By road

10,556 km
6,559 mi

Travel time

125 h 32 min
flight ≈ 11 h 37 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is London from Wuhan?

London (United Kingdom) and Wuhan (China) are very far apart: 8,894 km in a straight line, that is 5,526 miles or 4,802 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, London to Wuhan is 10,556 km (6,559 miles), about 125 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From London, Wuhan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 57.3285°, 71.0773°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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 Wuhan?

By road it is 10,556 km (6,559 miles) from London to Wuhan; in a straight line it is 8,894 km (5,526 miles).

How long is the drive from London to Wuhan?

About 125 h 32 min on the fastest route (10,556 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Wuhan from London?

Wuhan is to the north-east of London, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from London to Wuhan?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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.