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Distance from Luton to Hong Kong

Straight line

9,638 km
5,989 mi · 5,204 NM

By road

11,646 km
7,236 mi

Travel time

137 h 42 min
flight ≈ 12 h 33 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Luton from Hong Kong?

Luton (United Kingdom) and Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR China) are very far apart: 9,638 km in a straight line, that is 5,989 miles or 5,204 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luton to Hong Kong is 11,646 km (7,236 miles), about 137 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Luton, Hong Kong lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Hong Kong SAR China. The halfway point is at 53.1770°, 74.1535°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 33 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 Luton from Hong Kong?

By road it is 11,646 km (7,236 miles) from Luton to Hong Kong; in a straight line it is 9,638 km (5,989 miles).

How long is the drive from Luton to Hong Kong?

About 137 h 42 min on the fastest route (11,646 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hong Kong from Luton?

Hong Kong is to the north-east of Luton, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Luton to Hong Kong?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 33 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.