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How far is Southend from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Southend (London Southend Airport) is 48 miles / 78 kilometers / 42 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Southend (SEN) is 60 miles / 97 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 14 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – London Southend Airport

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Distance from London to Southend

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 48.230 miles
  • 77.619 kilometers
  • 41.911 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
  • 48.125 miles
  • 77.449 kilometers
  • 41.819 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 Southend?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to London Southend Airport is 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Southend?

There is no time difference between London and Southend.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Southend Airport (SEN)

On average, flying from London to Southend generates about 32 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 32 kilograms equals 71 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 Southend

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

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 London Southend Airport
City: Southend
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: SEN
ICAO Code: EGMC
Coordinates: 51°34′17″N, 0°41′44″E