Distance between London (LHR) and Hong Kong (HKG)
Flight distance from London to Hong Kong (London Heathrow Airport – Hong Kong International Airport) is 5995 miles / 9648 kilometers / 5209 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 11 hours 51 minutes.
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Shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
How far is Hong Kong from London?
There are several ways to calculate distances between London and Hong Kong. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5994.709 miles
- 9647.548 kilometers
- 5209.259 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 5984.311 miles
- 9630.815 kilometers
- 5200.224 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).
Airport information
| A | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| B | 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 |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between London and Hong Kong is 8 hours. Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of London.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 716 kg (1 578 pounds).
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London (LHR) → Hong Kong (HKG).
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