How far is Hong Kong from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) is 5995 miles / 9648 kilometers / 5209 nautical miles.
London Heathrow Airport – Hong Kong International Airport
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Distance from London to Hong Kong
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Hong Kong. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5994.709 miles
- 9647.548 kilometers
- 5209.259 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- 5984.311 miles
- 9630.815 kilometers
- 5200.224 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 Hong Kong?
The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is 11 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Hong Kong?
The time difference between London and Hong Kong is 8 hours. Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
On average, flying from London to Hong Kong generates about 716 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 716 kilograms equals 1 578 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Hong Kong
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
Airport information
| Origin | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| Destination | Hong Kong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hong Kong |
| Country: | Hong Kong  |
| IATA Code: | HKG |
| ICAO Code: | VHHH |
| Coordinates: | 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″E |
Airlines flying from London (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG)
| British Airways |
| Cathay Pacific |
| Virgin Atlantic Airways |