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How far is London from Frankfurt?

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

The driving distance from Frankfurt (FRA) to London (LGW) is 474 miles / 763 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 10 minutes.

Frankfurt Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to London

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Frankfurt to London. 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 Frankfurt to London?

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

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

On average, flying from Frankfurt to London 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 Frankfurt to London

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

Airport information

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