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Distance from Reading to Islington

Straight line

60.9 km
37.9 mi · 32.9 NM

By road

69.6 km
43.3 mi

Travel time

1 h 15 min
by car

Direction

E 81°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Islington → Reading

How far is Reading from Islington?

Reading (United Kingdom) and Islington (United Kingdom) are a short distance apart: 60.9 km in a straight line, that is 37.9 miles or 32.9 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Reading to Islington is 69.6 km (43.3 miles), about 1 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Reading, Islington lies to the east (initial bearing 81°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 51.4970°, -0.5375°.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Reading from Islington?

By road it is 69.6 km (43.3 miles) from Reading to Islington; in a straight line it is 60.9 km (37.9 miles).

How long is the drive from Reading to Islington?

About 1 h 15 min on the fastest route (69.6 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Islington from Reading?

Islington is to the east of Reading, at an initial bearing of 81°.

How long is the flight from Reading to Islington?

A direct flight would take about 35 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.