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How far is Bilbao from London?

The distance between London (London City Airport) and Bilbao (Bilbao Airport) is 583 miles / 939 kilometers / 507 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LCY) to Bilbao (BIO) is 849 miles / 1366 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 22 minutes.

London City Airport – Bilbao Airport

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Distance from London to Bilbao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 583.462 miles
  • 938.991 kilometers
  • 507.015 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
  • 583.448 miles
  • 938.968 kilometers
  • 507.002 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 Bilbao?

The estimated flight time from London City Airport to Bilbao Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London City Airport (LCY) and Bilbao Airport (BIO)

On average, flying from London to Bilbao generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Bilbao

See the map of the shortest flight path between London City Airport (LCY) and Bilbao Airport (BIO).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Bilbao Airport
City: Bilbao
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BIO
ICAO Code: LEBB
Coordinates: 43°18′3″N, 2°54′38″W