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How far is London from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 407 miles / 655 kilometers / 354 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Frankfurt (FRA) to London (LHR) is 499 miles / 803 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 38 minutes.

Frankfurt Airport – London Heathrow Airport

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407
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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)
  • 407.040 miles
  • 655.068 kilometers
  • 353.708 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
  • 405.834 miles
  • 653.127 kilometers
  • 352.660 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 Heathrow Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to London generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 187 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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 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

Airlines flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to London (LHR)

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