Abuja to London: Exactly 4,771 km (2,965 mi)

Abuja, Nigeria → London, United Kingdom

4,771
Kilometers
2,965
Miles
~6h 28min
Flight time (est.)

2,576 nautical miles · Direction: northwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Abuja to London is 4,771 km (2,965 miles). London lies roughly north of Abuja; the initial great-circle bearing is 353° (N). It is an international route from Nigeria to United Kingdom, crossing from Africa to Europe.

Coordinates & Bearing

Abuja (FCT, Nigeria) sits at 9.0579°N, 7.4951°E; London (England, United Kingdom) is at 51.5074°N, 0.1278°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 353° (N); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Abuja to London

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~6h 28min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road No estimate No road estimate

SnapDistance does not publish a road-distance or driving-time figure for Abuja to London. Although the land is physically connected, a continuous drive would cross several international borders and long corridors where an ordinary road journey cannot be assumed, so a straight-line road estimate would not describe a usable route.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Abuja and London lies at approximately 30.3351°N, 4.5493°E — the position that is an equal 2,386 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Depending on the date, London (Europe/London) is 1 hour behind or on the same time as Abuja (Africa/Lagos), because daylight saving changes on different dates in the two zones or applies in only one of them.

Currency & Language

Abuja uses the Nigerian Naira (NGN), while London uses the Pound Sterling (GBP). Both share English as a primary language.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Abuja from London?

The straight-line distance from Abuja to London is approximately 4,771 km (2,965 miles, 2,576 nautical miles).

What direction is London from Abuja?

London lies roughly north of Abuja; the initial great-circle bearing is 353° (N).

How long does it take to fly from Abuja to London?

Estimated flight time is about 6h 28min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Abuja to London?

SnapDistance does not publish a road-distance or driving-time figure for Abuja to London. Although the land is physically connected, a continuous drive would cross several international borders and long corridors where an ordinary road journey cannot be assumed, so a straight-line road estimate would not describe a usable route.

Is there a time difference between Abuja and London?

Depending on the date, London (Europe/London) is 1 hour behind or on the same time as Abuja (Africa/Lagos), because daylight saving changes on different dates in the two zones or applies in only one of them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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