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How far is Hangzhou from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Hangzhou (Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport) is 5771 miles / 9287 kilometers / 5015 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

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Distance from London to Hangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5770.871 miles
  • 9287.316 kilometers
  • 5014.749 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
  • 5758.225 miles
  • 9266.964 kilometers
  • 5003.760 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 Hangzhou?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is 11 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)

On average, flying from London to Hangzhou generates about 686 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 686 kilograms equals 1 512 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Hangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH).

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 Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
City: Hangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HGH
ICAO Code: ZSHC
Coordinates: 30°13′46″N, 120°26′2″E