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How far is Shannon from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Shannon (Shannon Airport) is 388 miles / 625 kilometers / 337 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Shannon (SNN) is 473 miles / 762 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 56 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – Shannon Airport

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388
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625
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337
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Distance from London to Shannon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 388.233 miles
  • 624.801 kilometers
  • 337.366 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
  • 387.071 miles
  • 622.930 kilometers
  • 336.355 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 Shannon?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Shannon Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Shannon?

There is no time difference between London and Shannon.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Shannon Airport (SNN)

On average, flying from London to Shannon generates about 82 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 82 kilograms equals 181 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 Shannon

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

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 Shannon Airport
City: Shannon
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SNN
ICAO Code: EINN
Coordinates: 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″W

Airlines flying from London (LGW) to Shannon (SNN)

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