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How far is Charlotte, NC, from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 4010 miles / 6453 kilometers / 3485 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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4010
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Distance from London to Charlotte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4009.951 miles
  • 6453.391 kilometers
  • 3484.553 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
  • 4000.401 miles
  • 6438.021 kilometers
  • 3476.253 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 Charlotte?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 8 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

On average, flying from London to Charlotte generates about 458 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 458 kilograms equals 1 009 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Charlotte

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W