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How far is Hamburg from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Hamburg (Hamburg Airport) is 463 miles / 745 kilometers / 402 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Hamburg (HAM) is 585 miles / 941 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 57 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – Hamburg Airport

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Distance from London to Hamburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 463.012 miles
  • 745.146 kilometers
  • 402.346 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
  • 461.682 miles
  • 743.005 kilometers
  • 401.190 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 Hamburg?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Hamburg Airport (HAM)

On average, flying from London to Hamburg generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 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 Hamburg

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

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 Hamburg Airport
City: Hamburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HAM
ICAO Code: EDDH
Coordinates: 53°37′49″N, 9°59′17″E

Airlines flying from London (LGW) to Hamburg (HAM)

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