Distance from LAX to LGW
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Extended route information
The flight distance between airports Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 8,818.69 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 10h 52min. Similar flight routes: LAX → LHR , LAX → LTN , LAX → SOU , LAX → STN , SNA → LGW
Bearing: 78.71° (ENE)The initial bearing on the course from LAX to LGW is 78.71° and the compass direction is ENE.
Midpoint: 60.13272,-72.36502The geographic midpoint between LAX and LGW is in 4,398.82 km distance between both points in a bearing of 78.71°. It is located in Canada, Quebec, Nunavik (Canada, Québec, Nunavik).
Distance: 8,797.64 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between LAX and LGW is 8,797.64 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between LAX and LGW is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 8hThe time difference between LAX (America/Los_Angeles) and LGW (Europe/London) is 8 hours. This means that it is now 23:09 (16.06.2024) in LAX and 07:09 (17.06.2024) in LGW.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between LAX and LGW, 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.