How far is Florence from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Florence (Florence Airport) is 735 miles / 1182 kilometers / 638 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LGW) to Florence (FLR) is 969 miles / 1559 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 40 minutes.
London Gatwick Airport – Florence Airport
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Distance from London to Florence
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Florence. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 734.533 miles
- 1182.116 kilometers
- 638.292 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- 733.454 miles
- 1180.380 kilometers
- 637.354 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 Florence?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Florence Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Florence?
The time difference between London and Florence is 1 hour. Florence is 1 hour ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Florence Airport (FLR)
On average, flying from London to Florence generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 283 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 Florence
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Florence Airport (FLR).
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 | Florence Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Florence |
| Country: | Italy  |
| IATA Code: | FLR |
| ICAO Code: | LIRQ |
| Coordinates: | 43°48′36″N, 11°12′18″E |
Airlines flying from London (LGW) to Florence (FLR)
| Iberia Airlines |
| Vueling |