How far is Amsterdam from London?
The distance between London (London City Airport) and Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) is 209 miles / 336 kilometers / 181 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LCY) to Amsterdam (AMS) is 324 miles / 521 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 2 minutes.
London City Airport – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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Distance from London to Amsterdam
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Amsterdam. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 208.830 miles
- 336.079 kilometers
- 181.468 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- 208.201 miles
- 335.068 kilometers
- 180.922 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 Amsterdam?
The estimated flight time from London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Amsterdam?
The time difference between London and Amsterdam is 1 hour. Amsterdam is 1 hour ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London City Airport (LCY) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
On average, flying from London to Amsterdam generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 123 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 Amsterdam
See the map of the shortest flight path between London City Airport (LCY) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Airport information
| Origin | London City Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LCY |
| ICAO Code: | EGLC |
| Coordinates: | 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E |
| Destination | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol |
|---|---|
| City: | Amsterdam |
| Country: | Netherlands  |
| IATA Code: | AMS |
| ICAO Code: | EHAM |
| Coordinates: | 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E |
Airlines flying from London (LCY) to Amsterdam (AMS)
| Air France |
| British Airways |
| KLM |