How far is Alicante from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) is 889 miles / 1430 kilometers / 772 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LGW) to Alicante (ALC) is 1247 miles / 2007 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 10 minutes.
London Gatwick Airport – Alicante–Elche Airport
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Distance from London to Alicante
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Alicante. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 888.581 miles
- 1430.032 kilometers
- 772.156 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- 889.130 miles
- 1430.915 kilometers
- 772.632 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 Alicante?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Alicante–Elche Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Alicante?
The time difference between London and Alicante is 1 hour. Alicante is 1 hour ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC)
On average, flying from London to Alicante generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 314 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 Alicante
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Alicante–Elche Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alicante |
| Country: | Spain  |
| IATA Code: | ALC |
| ICAO Code: | LEAL |
| Coordinates: | 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″W |
Airlines flying from London (LGW) to Alicante (ALC)
| British Airways |
| easyJet |
| Iberia Airlines |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle |
| Transavia France |