Manchester to London Distance
262 km · 163 miles · 50 min flight
The distance from Manchester to London is 262 km (163 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 50 min. Manchester and London are on the same time.
Manchester
United Kingdom
London
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 Manchester | Southeast (146°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from London | North-northwest (328°) |
| Halfway point | 52.50° N, 1.16° W |
| Manchester coordinates | 53.48° N, 2.24° W |
| London coordinates | 51.51° N, 0.13° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Manchester?
262 kilometres or 163 miles (141 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Manchester to London?
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 Manchester and London?
Manchester and London are on the same time right now.
In which direction is London from Manchester?
London lies to the southeast of Manchester (initial bearing 146°).
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.