How far is Amsterdam from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) is 227 miles / 366 kilometers / 197 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LGW) to Amsterdam (AMS) is 338 miles / 544 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 17 minutes.
London Gatwick 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)- 227.265 miles
- 365.748 kilometers
- 197.488 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- 226.615 miles
- 364.702 kilometers
- 196.923 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 Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 55 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
On average, flying from London to Amsterdam generates about 58 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 58 kilograms equals 129 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
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 | 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 (LGW) to Amsterdam (AMS)
| British Airways |
| easyJet |