Geneva to London: Exactly 747 km (464 mi)

Geneva, Switzerland → London, United Kingdom

747
Kilometers
464
Miles
~1h 26min
Flight time (est.)

403 nautical miles · Direction: northwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Geneva to London is 747 km (464 miles). London lies roughly northwest of Geneva; the initial great-circle bearing is 324° (NW). It is an international route from Switzerland to United Kingdom.

Coordinates & Bearing

Geneva (Geneva, Switzerland) sits at 46.2044°N, 6.1432°E; London (England, United Kingdom) is at 51.5074°N, 0.1278°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 324° (NW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Geneva to London

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 26min 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 Geneva 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 Geneva and London lies at approximately 48.8983°N, 3.1741°E — the position that is an equal 374 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 Geneva (Europe/Zurich) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

Currency & Language

Geneva uses the Swiss Franc (CHF), while London uses the Pound Sterling (GBP). The primary language changes from German / French / Italian in Geneva to English in London.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Geneva from London?

The straight-line distance from Geneva to London is approximately 747 km (464 miles, 403 nautical miles).

What direction is London from Geneva?

London lies roughly northwest of Geneva; the initial great-circle bearing is 324° (NW).

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

Estimated flight time is about 1h 26min (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 Geneva to London?

Yes — you can drive from Geneva 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 Geneva and London?

London (Europe/London) is 1 hour behind Geneva (Europe/Zurich) 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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