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How far is London from Poitiers?

The distance between Poitiers (Poitiers–Biard Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 316 miles / 508 kilometers / 275 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Poitiers (PIS) to London (LGW) is 493 miles / 794 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 32 minutes.

Poitiers–Biard Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from Poitiers to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 315.939 miles
  • 508.454 kilometers
  • 274.543 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
  • 315.900 miles
  • 508.392 kilometers
  • 274.510 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 Poitiers to London?

The estimated flight time from Poitiers–Biard Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Poitiers to London generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Poitiers to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Airport information

Origin Poitiers–Biard Airport
City: Poitiers
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: PIS
ICAO Code: LFBI
Coordinates: 46°35′15″N, 0°18′23″E
Destination London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W