Berlin to London: Exactly 932 km (579 mi)

Berlin, Germany → London, United Kingdom

932
Kilometers
579
Miles
~1h 40min
Flight time (est.)

503 nautical miles · Direction: west

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Berlin to London is 932 km (579 miles). London lies roughly west of Berlin; the initial great-circle bearing is 268° (W). It is an international route from Germany to United Kingdom.

Coordinates & Bearing

Berlin (Brandenburg, Germany) sits at 52.5200°N, 13.4050°E; London (England, United Kingdom) is at 51.5074°N, 0.1278°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 268° (W); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Berlin to London

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 40min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road No estimate Channel Tunnel or ferry crossing

Yes — you can drive from Berlin to London by taking your car through the Channel Tunnel (Le Shuttle, Folkestone–Calais, about 35 minutes) or on a cross-Channel ferry. Because part of the trip is a rail or sea crossing, SnapDistance does not publish a single road-distance figure for this pair.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Berlin and London lies at approximately 52.2078°N, 6.5617°E — the position that is an equal 466 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

London (Europe/London) is 1 hour behind Berlin (Europe/Berlin) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

Currency & Language

Berlin uses the Euro (EUR), while London uses the Pound Sterling (GBP). The primary language changes from German in Berlin to English in London.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Berlin from London?

The straight-line distance from Berlin to London is approximately 932 km (579 miles, 503 nautical miles).

What direction is London from Berlin?

London lies roughly west of Berlin; the initial great-circle bearing is 268° (W).

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

Estimated flight time is about 1h 40min (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 Berlin to London?

Yes — you can drive from Berlin to London by taking your car through the Channel Tunnel (Le Shuttle, Folkestone–Calais, about 35 minutes) or on a cross-Channel ferry. Because part of the trip is a rail or sea crossing, SnapDistance does not publish a single road-distance figure for this pair.

Is there a time difference between Berlin and London?

London (Europe/London) is 1 hour behind Berlin (Europe/Berlin) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

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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