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How far is London from Leeds?

The distance between Leeds (Leeds Bradford Airport) and London (London City Airport) is 178 miles / 287 kilometers / 155 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Leeds (LBA) to London (LCY) is 211 miles / 339 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 6 minutes.

Leeds Bradford Airport – London City Airport

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Distance from Leeds to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 178.428 miles
  • 287.152 kilometers
  • 155.050 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
  • 178.220 miles
  • 286.816 kilometers
  • 154.869 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 Leeds to London?

The estimated flight time from Leeds Bradford Airport to London City Airport is 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Leeds and London?

There is no time difference between Leeds and London.

Flight carbon footprint between Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and London City Airport (LCY)

On average, flying from Leeds to London generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 113 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Leeds to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and London City Airport (LCY).

Airport information

Origin Leeds Bradford Airport
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LBA
ICAO Code: EGNM
Coordinates: 53°51′57″N, 1°39′38″W
Destination London City Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LCY
ICAO Code: EGLC
Coordinates: 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E