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How far is London from Leeds?

The distance between Leeds (Leeds Bradford Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 173 miles / 279 kilometers / 150 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Leeds (LBA) to London (LHR) is 204 miles / 329 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 55 minutes.

Leeds Bradford Airport – London Heathrow Airport

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173
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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)
  • 173.113 miles
  • 278.599 kilometers
  • 150.431 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
  • 172.945 miles
  • 278.328 kilometers
  • 150.285 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 Heathrow Airport is 49 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR)

On average, flying from Leeds to London generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 111 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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 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 Leeds (LBA) to London (LHR)

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