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How far is Plovdiv from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Plovdiv (Plovdiv Airport) is 1356 miles / 2182 kilometers / 1178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LHR) to Plovdiv (PDV) is 1645 miles / 2647 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 35 minutes.

London Heathrow Airport – Plovdiv Airport

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1356
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2182
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1178
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Distance from London to Plovdiv

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1355.885 miles
  • 2182.085 kilometers
  • 1178.232 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
  • 1352.952 miles
  • 2177.366 kilometers
  • 1175.683 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 Plovdiv?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Plovdiv Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Plovdiv Airport (PDV)

On average, flying from London to Plovdiv generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 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 Plovdiv

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

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 Plovdiv Airport
City: Plovdiv
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: PDV
ICAO Code: LBPD
Coordinates: 42°4′4″N, 24°51′2″E