How far is London from Southampton?
The distance between Southampton (Southampton Airport) and London (London City Airport) is 72 miles / 116 kilometers / 63 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Southampton (SOU) to London (LCY) is 87 miles / 140 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 8 minutes.
Southampton Airport – London City Airport
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Distance from Southampton to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Southampton to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 72.307 miles
- 116.367 kilometers
- 62.833 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- 72.133 miles
- 116.087 kilometers
- 62.682 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 Southampton to London?
The estimated flight time from Southampton Airport to London City Airport is 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Southampton and London?
Flight carbon footprint between Southampton Airport (SOU) and London City Airport (LCY)
On average, flying from Southampton to London generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 79 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Southampton to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Southampton Airport (SOU) and London City Airport (LCY).
Airport information
Origin | Southampton Airport |
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City: | Southampton |
Country: | United Kingdom ![]() |
IATA Code: | SOU |
ICAO Code: | EGHI |
Coordinates: | 50°57′1″N, 1°21′24″W |
Destination | London City Airport |
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City: | London |
Country: | United Kingdom ![]() |
IATA Code: | LCY |
ICAO Code: | EGLC |
Coordinates: | 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E |