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Distance from Luton to Leeds

Straight line

226 km
141 mi · 122 NM

By road

264 km
164 mi

Travel time

3 h 6 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

NNW 341°
initial bearing

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How far is Luton from Leeds?

Luton (United Kingdom) and Leeds (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 226 km in a straight line, that is 141 miles or 122 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luton to Leeds is 264 km (164 miles), about 3 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Luton, Leeds lies to the north (initial bearing 341°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.8394°, -0.9702°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Leeds?

By road it is 264 km (164 miles) from Luton to Leeds; in a straight line it is 226 km (141 miles).

How long is the drive from Luton to Leeds?

About 3 h 6 min on the fastest route (264 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Leeds from Luton?

Leeds is to the north of Luton, at an initial bearing of 341°.

How long is the flight from Luton to Leeds?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.