London to Manchester Distance
262 km · 163 miles · 50 min flight
The distance from London to Manchester is 262 km (163 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 50 min. London and Manchester are on the same time.
London
United Kingdom
Manchester
United Kingdom
- Kilometres
- 262
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 163
- 141 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 50 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- None
- same local time
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from London | North-northwest (328°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Manchester | Southeast (146°) |
| Halfway point | 52.50° N, 1.16° W |
| London coordinates | 51.51° N, 0.13° W |
| Manchester coordinates | 53.48° N, 2.24° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Manchester from London?
262 kilometres or 163 miles (141 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from London to Manchester?
About 50 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between London and Manchester?
London and Manchester are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Manchester from London?
Manchester lies to the north-northwest of London (initial bearing 328°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.