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How far is Reading, PA, from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Reading (Reading Regional Airport) is 3552 miles / 5717 kilometers / 3087 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Reading Regional Airport

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3552
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5717
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3087
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Distance from London to Reading

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3552.278 miles
  • 5716.837 kilometers
  • 3086.845 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
  • 3542.786 miles
  • 5701.562 kilometers
  • 3078.597 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 Reading?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Reading Regional Airport is 7 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG)

On average, flying from London to Reading generates about 401 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 401 kilograms equals 884 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Reading

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG).

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 Reading Regional Airport
City: Reading, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDG
ICAO Code: KRDG
Coordinates: 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W