Distance from LGW to LHR
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Extended route information
The flight distance between airports London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 40.57 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 0h 32min. Similar flight routes: LGW → LGW , LGW → LTN , LGW → STN , LGW → BZZ , LHR → LHR
Bearing: 332.23° (NNW)The initial bearing on the course from LGW to LHR is 332.23° and the compass direction is NNW.
Midpoint: 51.30943,-0.32563The geographic midpoint between LGW and LHR is in 20.26 km distance between both points in a bearing of 332.23°. It is located in United Kingdom, England, Surrey, Mole Valley.
Distance: 40.53 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between LGW and LHR is 40.53 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between LGW and LHR is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 0hLGW and LHR are both in the same time zone Europe/London.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between LGW 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.