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How far is Reading, PA, from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Reading (Reading Regional Airport) is 3571 miles / 5747 kilometers / 3103 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Reading Regional Airport

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Distance from London to Reading

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3570.748 miles
  • 5746.561 kilometers
  • 3102.895 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
  • 3561.206 miles
  • 5731.205 kilometers
  • 3094.603 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 Reading?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Reading Regional Airport is 7 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG)

On average, flying from London to Reading generates about 403 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 403 kilograms equals 889 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Reading

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG).

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 Reading Regional Airport
City: Reading, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDG
ICAO Code: KRDG
Coordinates: 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W