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How far is Southampton from Manchester?

The distance between Manchester (Manchester Airport) and Southampton (Southampton Airport) is 171 miles / 275 kilometers / 148 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) is 216 miles / 347 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 56 minutes.

Manchester Airport – Southampton Airport

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171
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275
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148
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Distance from Manchester to Southampton

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Manchester to Southampton. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 170.694 miles
  • 274.705 kilometers
  • 148.329 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
  • 170.556 miles
  • 274.483 kilometers
  • 148.209 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 Manchester to Southampton?

The estimated flight time from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport is 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Southampton?

There is no time difference between Manchester and Southampton.

Flight carbon footprint between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Southampton Airport (SOU)

On average, flying from Manchester to Southampton generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 111 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Manchester to Southampton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Southampton Airport (SOU).

Airport information

Origin Manchester Airport
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: MAN
ICAO Code: EGCC
Coordinates: 53°21′13″N, 2°16′29″W
Destination Southampton Airport
City: Southampton
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: SOU
ICAO Code: EGHI
Coordinates: 50°57′1″N, 1°21′24″W

Airlines flying from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU)

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