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How far is Bangkok from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) is 5954 miles / 9581 kilometers / 5173 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Suvarnabhumi Airport

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Distance from London to Bangkok

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5953.554 miles
  • 9581.316 kilometers
  • 5173.497 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
  • 5946.831 miles
  • 9570.496 kilometers
  • 5167.655 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 Bangkok?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is 11 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

On average, flying from London to Bangkok generates about 710 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 710 kilograms equals 1 566 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Bangkok

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
Destination Suvarnabhumi Airport
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: BKK
ICAO Code: VTBS
Coordinates: 13°40′51″N, 100°44′49″E