How far is Lugano from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 547 miles / 881 kilometers / 476 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Lugano (LUG) is 738 miles / 1188 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 40 minutes.

Distance from London to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 547.430 miles
• 881.002 kilometers
• 475.703 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

• 546.468 miles
• 879.455 kilometers
• 474.868 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 Lugano?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Lugano Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Lugano?

The time difference between London and Lugano is 1 hour. Lugano is 1 hour ahead of London.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from London to Lugano generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 233 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 Lugano

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

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	Lugano Airport
City:	Lugano
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	LUG
ICAO Code:	LSZA
Coordinates:	46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E