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How far is London from Xiamen?

The distance between Xiamen (Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 6021 miles / 9689 kilometers / 5232 nautical miles.

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from Xiamen to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6020.545 miles
  • 9689.128 kilometers
  • 5231.711 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
  • 6009.261 miles
  • 9670.968 kilometers
  • 5221.905 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 Xiamen to London?

The estimated flight time from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 11 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Xiamen to London generates about 719 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 719 kilograms equals 1 586 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Xiamen to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Airport information

Origin Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
City: Xiamen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XMN
ICAO Code: ZSAM
Coordinates: 24°32′38″N, 118°7′40″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