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How far is London from Hamburg?

The distance between Hamburg (Hamburg Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 463 miles / 745 kilometers / 402 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hamburg (HAM) to London (LGW) is 583 miles / 938 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 55 minutes.

Hamburg Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from Hamburg to London

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hamburg to London. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 463.012 miles
  • 745.146 kilometers
  • 402.346 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 461.682 miles
  • 743.005 kilometers
  • 401.190 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Hamburg to London?

The estimated flight time from Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Hamburg to London generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hamburg to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Airport information

Origin Hamburg Airport
City: Hamburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HAM
ICAO Code: EDDH
Coordinates: 53°37′49″N, 9°59′17″E
Destination London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W

Airlines flying from Hamburg (HAM) to London (LGW)

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