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How far is Lille from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Lille (Lille Airport) is 167 miles / 269 kilometers / 145 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LHR) to Lille (LIL) is 211 miles / 339 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 59 minutes.

London Heathrow Airport – Lille Airport

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167
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269
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145
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Distance from London to Lille

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 167.086 miles
  • 268.899 kilometers
  • 145.194 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
  • 166.624 miles
  • 268.156 kilometers
  • 144.793 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 Lille?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Lille Airport is 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Lille Airport (LIL)

On average, flying from London to Lille generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 109 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 Lille

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

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 Lille Airport
City: Lille
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LIL
ICAO Code: LFQQ
Coordinates: 50°33′42″N, 3°5′21″E