London, United Kingdom → Dar es Salaam, Tanzania · ✈ 9h 52min · 🚗 121h 40min
4,043 nautical miles · Time difference: +3h ahead · Direction: southeast
The distance from London to Dar es Salaam 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 London, United Kingdom to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 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.
Dar es Salaam is located southeast of London. London is in Europe, in the England region of United Kingdom, while Dar es Salaam is in Africa, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This intercontinental route spans from Europe to Africa.
| 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 London to Dar es Salaam. For 7,487 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
London sits at 51.5074°N, 0.1278°W, while Dar es Salaam is located at 6.7924°S, 39.2083°E. The initial compass bearing from London to Dar es Salaam is 137° (SE), so a great-circle flight path leaves London heading roughly SE. 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 London and Dar es Salaam 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.
Dar es Salaam is roughly 3 hours ahead of London. When it is 09:00 in London, it is approximately 12:00 in Dar es Salaam. 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.
London is a major city in United Kingdom with a population of approximately 8,982,000. Located in the England region, it is an important hub in Europe. As one of the largest cities in United Kingdom, London is a major international gateway with extensive air connections and multiple airports.
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Dar es Salaam is a notable city in Tanzania with a population of approximately 4,364,541. Situated in the Dar es Salaam region, it serves as a key destination in Africa. Dar es Salaam offers solid transport connections and a variety of arrival options as a major city in Tanzania.
At 7,487 km, this is one of the longer routes on the globe, spanning from Europe to Africa. For comparison, London to Sydney is about 17,000 km — roughly half the circumference of the Earth.
At 7,487 km, London to Dar es Salaam is one of the world's longer routes, covering 18.7% of Earth's circumference (40,075 km).
Combined, London and Dar es Salaam have a population of over 13,346,541 people, making this a major urban corridor.
This route crosses from Europe to Africa, spanning 3 timezones.
The straight-line distance from London to Dar es Salaam 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.
Dar es Salaam is approximately +3h ahead compared to London.
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: May 30, 2026.