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How far is Vancouver from London?

The distance between London (London International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 2036 miles / 3276 kilometers / 1769 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (YXU) to Vancouver (YVR) is 2487 miles / 4002 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 38 minutes.

London International Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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2036
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Distance from London to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2035.596 miles
  • 3275.974 kilometers
  • 1768.884 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
  • 2030.078 miles
  • 3267.095 kilometers
  • 1764.090 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from London International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London International Airport (YXU) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from London to Vancouver generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 488 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 Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between London International Airport (YXU) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

Airport information

Origin London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W
Destination Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W