How far is Hong Kong from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) is 5997 miles / 9651 kilometers / 5211 nautical miles.

Distance from London to Hong Kong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5996.719 miles
• 9650.784 kilometers
• 5211.006 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

• 5986.310 miles
• 9634.032 kilometers
• 5201.961 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 Hong Kong?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is 11 hours and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Hong Kong?

The time difference between London and Hong Kong is 8 hours. Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of London.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

On average, flying from London to Hong Kong generates about 716 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 716 kilograms equals 1 579 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Hong Kong

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

Airport information

Origin	London Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
Coordinates:	51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W

Destination	Hong Kong International Airport
City:	Hong Kong
Country:	Hong Kong
IATA Code:	HKG
ICAO Code:	VHHH
Coordinates:	22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″E