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How far is Caen from London?

The distance between London (London City Airport) and Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) is 163 miles / 262 kilometers / 141 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LCY) to Caen (CFR) is 324 miles / 521 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 46 minutes.

London City Airport – Caen – Carpiquet Airport

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Distance from London to Caen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 162.725 miles
  • 261.881 kilometers
  • 141.405 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
  • 162.658 miles
  • 261.772 kilometers
  • 141.346 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 Caen?

The estimated flight time from London City Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport is 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London City Airport (LCY) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)

On average, flying from London to Caen generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 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 Caen

See the map of the shortest flight path between London City Airport (LCY) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR).

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 Caen – Carpiquet Airport
City: Caen
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CFR
ICAO Code: LFRK
Coordinates: 49°10′23″N, 0°26′59″W