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How far is Caen from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) is 137 miles / 220 kilometers / 119 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Caen (CFR) is 327 miles / 526 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 40 minutes.

London Gatwick 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)
  • 136.977 miles
  • 220.443 kilometers
  • 119.030 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
  • 136.929 miles
  • 220.366 kilometers
  • 118.988 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 Gatwick Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport is 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)

On average, flying from London to Caen generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 100 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR).

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 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