Dar es Salaam, Tanzania → London, United Kingdom · ✈ 9h 52min · 🚗 121h 40min
4,043 nautical miles · Time difference: -3h behind · Direction: northwest
The distance from Dar es Salaam to London is 7,487 km (4,652 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 9h 52min.
The straight-line distance from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to London, United Kingdom is approximately 7,487 kilometers (4,652 miles or 4,043 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
London is located northwest of Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam is in Africa, in the Dar es Salaam region of Tanzania, while London is in Europe, in England, United Kingdom. This intercontinental route spans from Africa to Europe.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 7,487 km | ~9h 52min | Best option for speed |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Dar es Salaam to London. For 7,487 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Dar es Salaam sits at 6.7924°S, 39.2083°E, while London is located at 51.5074°N, 0.1278°W. The initial compass bearing from Dar es Salaam to London is 335° (NNW), so a great-circle flight path leaves Dar es Salaam heading roughly NNW. Because the Earth is curved, the actual heading shifts gradually along the route — pilots and navigation systems update it continuously instead of holding a single fixed compass bearing.
The latitude difference is 58.30° and the longitude difference is 39.34°. Each degree of latitude represents about 111 km, which is one reason cross-latitude routes feel longer even when the map looks similar to east–west journeys.
The geographic midpoint between Dar es Salaam and London is approximately 23.5247°N, 24.2276°E. This is the great-circle halfway position — the spot where you would be exactly 3,744 km from each city. On long-haul flights this point usually falls over open ocean or remote terrain, which is why in-flight maps often look "empty" mid-route.
London is roughly 3 hours behind Dar es Salaam. When it is 09:00 in Dar es Salaam, it is approximately 06:00 in London. A 3-hour shift is small enough that most travelers adjust within a day. Daylight saving time can shift the offset by an hour during certain months, so confirm the exact difference for your specific travel dates.
Dar es Salaam is a major city in Tanzania with a population of approximately 4,364,541. Located in the Dar es Salaam region, it is an important hub in Africa. Dar es Salaam is a significant metropolitan area in Tanzania with good domestic and international transport connections.
London is a notable city in United Kingdom with a population of approximately 8,982,000. Situated in the England region, it serves as a key destination in Europe. London is one of United Kingdom's largest cities, offering major airport hubs, extensive public transport, and a wide range of accommodation options.
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At 7,487 km, this is one of the longer routes on the globe, spanning from Africa to Europe. For comparison, London to Sydney is about 17,000 km — roughly half the circumference of the Earth.
At 7,487 km, Dar es Salaam to London is one of the world's longer routes, covering 18.7% of Earth's circumference (40,075 km).
Combined, Dar es Salaam and London have a population of over 13,346,541 people, making this a major urban corridor.
This route crosses from Africa to Europe, spanning 3 timezones.
The straight-line distance from Dar es Salaam to London is approximately 7,487 kilometers (4,652 miles, 4,043 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 9h 52min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 121h 40min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
London is approximately -3h behind compared to Dar es Salaam.
The estimated road distance is approximately 9,733 km, which is about 30% longer than the 7,487 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.