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How far is Atlanta, GA, from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 4229 miles / 6806 kilometers / 3675 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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Distance from London to Atlanta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4228.917 miles
  • 6805.781 kilometers
  • 3674.828 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
  • 4219.192 miles
  • 6790.132 kilometers
  • 3666.378 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 London to Atlanta?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 8 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

On average, flying from London to Atlanta generates about 485 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 485 kilograms equals 1 069 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Atlanta

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W