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How far is Osaka from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Osaka (Kansai International Airport) is 5937 miles / 9555 kilometers / 5159 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Kansai International Airport

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Distance from London to Osaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5937.442 miles
  • 9555.387 kilometers
  • 5159.496 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
  • 5923.173 miles
  • 9532.424 kilometers
  • 5147.097 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 Osaka?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Kansai International Airport is 11 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Kansai International Airport (KIX)

On average, flying from London to Osaka generates about 708 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 708 kilograms equals 1 561 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Osaka

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Kansai International Airport (KIX).

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 Kansai International Airport
City: Osaka
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIX
ICAO Code: RJBB
Coordinates: 34°25′38″N, 135°14′38″E