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How far is Frankfurt from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 392 miles / 631 kilometers / 340 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Frankfurt (FRA) is 474 miles / 763 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 7 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – Frankfurt Airport

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Distance from London to Frankfurt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 391.803 miles
  • 630.546 kilometers
  • 340.468 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
  • 390.624 miles
  • 628.649 kilometers
  • 339.443 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 Frankfurt?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

On average, flying from London to Frankfurt generates about 83 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 83 kilograms equals 182 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 Frankfurt

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

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 Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E