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How far is Hong Kong from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) is 5995 miles / 9648 kilometers / 5209 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Hong Kong International Airport

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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)
  • 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 planet.

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).

How long does it take to fly from London to Hong Kong?

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

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 1 578 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

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

Airlines flying from London (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG)

British Airways
Cathay Pacific
Virgin Atlantic Airways