Distance from HRI to LHR
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Extended route information
The flight distance between airports Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 8,881.70 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 10h 56min. Similar flight routes: HRI → LGW , HRI → LTN , HRI → STN , HRI → BZZ , CMB → LHR
Bearing: 303.47° (WNW)The initial bearing on the course from HRI to LHR is 303.47° and the compass direction is WNW.
Midpoint: 35.54984,51.53342The geographic midpoint between HRI and LHR is in 4,439.44 km distance between both points in a bearing of 303.47°. It is located in Iran, Tehran Province, Rey County, قلعه نو (ایران, استان تهران, شهرستان ری, قلعه نو).
Distance: 8,878.88 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between HRI and LHR is 8,878.88 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between HRI and LHR is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: -4.5hThe time difference between HRI (Asia/Colombo) and LHR (Europe/London) is -4.5 hours. This means that it is now 18:03 (14.06.2024) in HRI and 13:33 (14.06.2024) in LHR.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between HRI and LHR, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.