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Distance from Plovdiv to London

Straight line

2,149 km
1,335 mi · 1,160 NM

By road

2,596 km
1,613 mi

Travel time

27 h 1 min
flight ≈ 3 h 11 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Plovdiv from London?

Plovdiv (Bulgaria) and London (United Kingdom) are quite far apart: 2,149 km in a straight line, that is 1,335 miles or 1,160 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Plovdiv to London is 2,596 km (1,613 miles), about 27 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Plovdiv, London lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 47.5024°, 13.4146°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 11 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 Plovdiv from London?

By road it is 2,596 km (1,613 miles) from Plovdiv to London; in a straight line it is 2,149 km (1,335 miles).

How long is the drive from Plovdiv to London?

About 27 h 1 min on the fastest route (2,596 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is London from Plovdiv?

London is to the north-west of Plovdiv, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Plovdiv to London?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 11 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.