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How far is London from Osaka?

The distance between Osaka (Kansai International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 5949 miles / 9574 kilometers / 5169 nautical miles.

Kansai International Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from Osaka to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5948.822 miles
  • 9573.700 kilometers
  • 5169.385 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
  • 5934.548 miles
  • 9550.729 kilometers
  • 5156.981 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 Osaka to London?

The estimated flight time from Kansai International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 11 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Osaka to London generates about 710 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 710 kilograms equals 1 565 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Osaka to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Airport information

Origin Kansai International Airport
City: Osaka
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIX
ICAO Code: RJBB
Coordinates: 34°25′38″N, 135°14′38″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