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Distance from Oslo to London

Straight line

1,156 km
718 mi · 624 NM

By road

1,990 km
1,237 mi

Travel time

21 h 57 min
flight ≈ 1 h 57 min

Direction

SW 221°
initial bearing

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How far is Oslo from London?

Oslo (Norway) and London (United Kingdom) are quite far apart: 1,156 km in a straight line, that is 718 miles or 624 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Oslo to London is 1,990 km (1,237 miles), about 21 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 72% longer than the straight line.

From Oslo, London lies to the south-west (initial bearing 221°). The route crosses from Norway into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 55.8293°, 4.7227°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 57 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 Oslo from London?

By road it is 1,990 km (1,237 miles) from Oslo to London; in a straight line it is 1,156 km (718 miles).

How long is the drive from Oslo to London?

About 21 h 57 min on the fastest route (1,990 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is London from Oslo?

London is to the south-west of Oslo, at an initial bearing of 221°.

How long is the flight from Oslo to London?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 57 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.