Compare: Miami→London (7,127 km) vs Miami→Paris (7,357 km). Miami → London wins by 230 km (3%). Side-by-side with flight & drive times.
By SnapDistance Team · Updated May 30, 2026
7,127 km
4,429 miles · Flight: ~9h 25min · Drive: ~115h 49min
✓ Shorter route
7,357 km
4,571 miles · Flight: ~9h 42min · Drive: ~119h 33min
Difference: 230 km (3%) · Flight time difference: ~17 min
Verdict
Miami → London is the smarter pick if travel time and emissions matter most: it is 230 km (3%) shorter, saves about 17 min of flight time, and cuts roughly 59 kg of CO₂ per passenger. Choose Miami → Paris only if the destination itself is the reason for the trip.
Miami → London is the shorter route at 7,127 km, which is 230 km (3%) shorter than Miami → Paris. You would save approximately 17 min in flight time by choosing the shorter route.
| Metric | Miami → London | Miami → Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 7,127 | 7,357 |
| Distance (miles) | 4,429 | 4,571 |
| Flight time | ~9h 25min | ~9h 42min |
| Driving time | ~115h 49min | ~119h 33min |
| Road distance (est.) | ~9,265 km | ~9,564 km |
| Drivable? | No | No |
| Cross-continental | Yes | Yes |
| Initial bearing | 43° (NE) | 45° (NE) |
| Time-zone shift | +5h | +5h |
| CO₂ – flight (per pax) | ~1,817 kg | ~1,876 kg |
| CO₂ – driving (per car) | — | — |
| Fuel cost (est.) | — | — |
Flying from Miami to London produces roughly 1,817 kg of CO₂ per passenger, based on the ICAO/EEA short-haul emission factor of ~0.255 kg per passenger-km. The Miami → Paris flight emits about 1,876 kg. Choosing the shorter route saves approximately 59 kg of CO₂ per traveler — equivalent to 3 typical tree-years of carbon sequestration.
The Miami to London route covers 7,127 km (4,429 miles), crossing from North America to Europe. Miami (population: 467,963) is located in South, United States, while London (population: 8,982,000) is in England, United Kingdom.
The Miami to Paris route covers 7,357 km (4,571 miles), spanning from North America to Europe. Miami (population: 467,963) is in South, United States, and Paris (population: 2,161,000) is in Île-de-France, France.
Flying from Miami to London takes approximately 9h 25min, while Miami to Paris takes 9h 42min. If driving is an option, expect roughly 115h 49min for the first route and 119h 33min for the second.
Since both routes depart from Miami, this comparison is especially useful for travelers deciding between London and Paris as a destination.
The 230 km difference between these routes is relatively modest, so other factors like ticket prices and schedules may matter more.
Neither route is practical by car. Flying is the recommended transport for both.
London (United Kingdom) has a population of 8,982,000 and is located in the England region of Europe. As a major metropolis, it offers extensive international connections and diverse attractions.
Paris (France) has a population of 2,161,000 and is situated in Île-de-France, Europe. This city serves as an important regional hub with solid connectivity.
Choose this route if your priority is reaching London (United Kingdom) — a city of 8,982,000 in the England region of Europe. It is also the shorter option at 7,127 km, which translates to a 17 min flight-time saving and roughly 59 kg less CO₂ per passenger versus the alternative. This is a fly-only route in practice — overland travel is not realistic at 7,127 km. The initial bearing is 43° (NE), so a great-circle flight leaves Miami heading roughly NE.
This route is the right call if you are heading to Paris (France) — a city of 2,161,000 in the Île-de-France region of Europe. Even though it is the longer route at 7,357 km, it remains the obvious pick when Paris is the actual destination, when departure schedules from Miami are more convenient, or when fares undercut the alternative. Overland travel is not practical for 7,357 km; flying is the realistic mode. Departing Miami, the great-circle bearing toward Paris is 45° (NE).
Miami (25.76°, -80.19°) and London (51.51°, -0.13°) sit with a time-zone shift of +5 hours. Miami (25.76°, -80.19°) and Paris (48.86°, 2.35°) have a +5-hour offset. Routes with time-zone shifts of 5 hours or more typically produce noticeable jet lag — plan one recovery day per three time zones crossed.
London is closer at 7,127 km, which is 230 km (3%) shorter.
7,127 km (4,429 miles). Flight: ~9h 25min.
7,357 km (4,571 miles). Flight: ~9h 42min.
Flying to London is faster at ~9h 25min, saving about 17 min compared to Paris.
All distances on SnapDistance are calculated using the Haversine formula, which determines the great-circle distance between two points on Earth's surface. This gives the shortest possible distance over the globe, which is the measurement used for aviation and navigation. Actual travel distances by road or rail are typically 20-40% longer due to terrain, borders, and infrastructure routing. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. Driving estimates use 80 km/h average speed with a 30% road distance factor.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: May 30, 2026.