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How far is East London from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and East London (East London Airport) is 6041 miles / 9722 kilometers / 5249 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – East London Airport

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Distance from London to East London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6040.746 miles
  • 9721.638 kilometers
  • 5249.264 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
  • 6061.154 miles
  • 9754.482 kilometers
  • 5266.999 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 East London?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to East London Airport is 11 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and East London Airport (ELS)

On average, flying from London to East London generates about 722 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 722 kilograms equals 1 592 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to East London

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and East London Airport (ELS).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination East London Airport
City: East London
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: ELS
ICAO Code: FAEL
Coordinates: 33°2′8″S, 27°49′33″E