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How far is Atlanta, GA, from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 4211 miles / 6776 kilometers / 3659 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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6776
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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)
  • 4210.617 miles
  • 6776.332 kilometers
  • 3658.926 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
  • 4200.950 miles
  • 6760.773 kilometers
  • 3650.525 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 Heathrow Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 8 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

On average, flying from London to Atlanta generates about 483 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 483 kilograms equals 1 064 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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