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How far is Manchester from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Manchester (Manchester Airport) is 151 miles / 243 kilometers / 131 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) is 191 miles / 307 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 30 minutes.

London Heathrow Airport – Manchester Airport

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Distance from London to Manchester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 151.082 miles
  • 243.142 kilometers
  • 131.286 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
  • 150.876 miles
  • 242.811 kilometers
  • 131.108 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 Manchester?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport is 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Manchester?

There is no time difference between London and Manchester.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Manchester Airport (MAN)

On average, flying from London to Manchester generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 104 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 Manchester

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Manchester Airport (MAN).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
Destination Manchester Airport
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: MAN
ICAO Code: EGCC
Coordinates: 53°21′13″N, 2°16′29″W

Airlines flying from London (LHR) to Manchester (MAN)

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British Airways
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