London to Washington Distance
5,899 km · 3,665 miles · 7 h 52 min flight
The distance from London to Washington is 5,899 km (3,665 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 7 h 52 min. Washington is 5 hours behind London.
London
United Kingdom
Washington
District of Columbia
- Kilometres
- 5,899
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 3,665
- 3,185 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 7 h 52 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −5 hours
- Washington vs London
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from London | West-northwest (288°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Washington | Northeast (49°) |
| Halfway point | 52.02° N, 43.63° W |
| London coordinates | 51.51° N, 0.13° W |
| Washington coordinates | 38.90° N, 77.04° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Washington from London?
5,899 kilometres or 3,665 miles (3,185 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from London to Washington?
About 7 h 52 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 Washington?
Washington is 5 hours behind London right now.
In which direction is Washington from London?
Washington lies to the west-northwest of London (initial bearing 288°).
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.