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How far is Belfast from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Belfast (George Best Belfast City Airport) is 338 miles / 543 kilometers / 293 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Belfast (BHD) is 483 miles / 777 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 21 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – George Best Belfast City Airport

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Distance from London to Belfast

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 337.537 miles
  • 543.213 kilometers
  • 293.311 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
  • 336.859 miles
  • 542.122 kilometers
  • 292.723 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 Belfast?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Belfast?

There is no time difference between London and Belfast.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

On average, flying from London to Belfast generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 165 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Belfast

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

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 George Best Belfast City Airport
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BHD
ICAO Code: EGAC
Coordinates: 54°37′5″N, 5°52′20″W

Airlines flying from London (LGW) to Belfast (BHD)

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