Distance between Southampton (SOU) and London (LHR)
Distance from Southampton to London (Southampton Airport – Heathrow Airport) is 53 miles / 85 kilometers / 46 nautical miles.
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How far is London from Southampton?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Southampton and London. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 52.947 miles
- 85.210 kilometers
- 46.010 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 52.845 miles
- 85.045 kilometers
- 45.921 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 36 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Southampton and London.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 32 kg (71 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Southampton Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Southampton |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | SOU |
| ICAO Code: | EGHI |
| Coordinates: | 50°57′1″N, 1°21′24″W |
| B | Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
Southampton to London flight path
Shortest flight path between Southampton Airport (SOU) and Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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