Distance from Luton to London
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How far is Luton from London?
Luton (United Kingdom) and London (United Kingdom) are a short distance apart: 46.0 km in a straight line, that is 28.6 miles or 24.8 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Luton, London lies to the south-east (initial bearing 154°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 51.6942°, -0.2710°.
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 Luton
- Luton – Milton Keynes 29 km
- Luton – Archway 40 km
- Luton – Islington 44 km
- Luton – City of Westminster 47 km
- Luton – Northampton 52 km
- Luton – Reading 61 km
- Luton – Bexley 62 km
- Luton – Southend-on-Sea 87 km
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Luton from London?
The straight-line distance between Luton and London is 46.0 km (28.6 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is London from Luton?
London is to the south-east of Luton, at an initial bearing of 154°.
How long is the flight from Luton to London?
A direct flight would take about 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.