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How far is Frankfurt from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 407 miles / 655 kilometers / 354 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA) is 498 miles / 801 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 36 minutes.

London Heathrow Airport – Frankfurt Airport

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Distance from London to Frankfurt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 407.040 miles
  • 655.068 kilometers
  • 353.708 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
  • 405.834 miles
  • 653.127 kilometers
  • 352.660 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 Frankfurt?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

On average, flying from London to Frankfurt generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 187 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 Frankfurt

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
Destination Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E

Airlines flying from London (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA)

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British Airways
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