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How far is Tainan from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Tainan (Tainan Airport) is 6184 miles / 9953 kilometers / 5374 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Tainan Airport

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5374
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Distance from London to Tainan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6184.374 miles
  • 9952.785 kilometers
  • 5374.074 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
  • 6173.319 miles
  • 9934.995 kilometers
  • 5364.468 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 Tainan?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Tainan Airport is 12 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Tainan Airport (TNN)

On average, flying from London to Tainan generates about 742 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 742 kilograms equals 1 635 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Tainan

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

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 Tainan Airport
City: Tainan
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: TNN
ICAO Code: RCNN
Coordinates: 22°57′1″N, 120°12′21″E