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How far is Leeds from London?

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

The driving distance from London (LCY) to Leeds (LBA) is 214 miles / 344 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 7 minutes.

London City Airport – Leeds Bradford Airport

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178
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Distance from London to Leeds

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Leeds. 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 London to Leeds?

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

What is the time difference between London and Leeds?

There is no time difference between London and Leeds.

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

On average, flying from London to Leeds 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 London to Leeds

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

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 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