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How far is Rostock from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Rostock (Rostock–Laage Airport) is 559 miles / 899 kilometers / 485 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Rostock (RLG) is 698 miles / 1124 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 36 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – Rostock–Laage Airport

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Distance from London to Rostock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 558.641 miles
  • 899.045 kilometers
  • 485.445 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
  • 557.002 miles
  • 896.408 kilometers
  • 484.022 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 Rostock?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Rostock–Laage Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Rostock–Laage Airport (RLG)

On average, flying from London to Rostock generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 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 Rostock

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Rostock–Laage Airport (RLG).

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 Rostock–Laage Airport
City: Rostock
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: RLG
ICAO Code: ETNL
Coordinates: 53°55′5″N, 12°16′41″E