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How far is Plovdiv from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Plovdiv (Plovdiv Airport) is 1338 miles / 2153 kilometers / 1162 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Plovdiv (PDV) is 1621 miles / 2609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 6 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – Plovdiv Airport

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1338
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2153
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1162
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Distance from London to Plovdiv

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1337.677 miles
  • 2152.783 kilometers
  • 1162.410 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
  • 1334.761 miles
  • 2148.090 kilometers
  • 1159.876 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 Plovdiv?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Plovdiv Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Plovdiv Airport (PDV)

On average, flying from London to Plovdiv generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 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 Plovdiv

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

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 Plovdiv Airport
City: Plovdiv
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: PDV
ICAO Code: LBPD
Coordinates: 42°4′4″N, 24°51′2″E