London to Milan: Exactly 959 km (596 mi)

London, United Kingdom → Milan, Italy

959
Kilometers
596
Miles
~1h 42min
Flight time (est.)

518 nautical miles · Direction: southeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from London to Milan is 959 km (596 miles). Milan lies roughly southeast of London; the initial great-circle bearing is 131° (SE). It is an international route from United Kingdom to Italy.

Coordinates & Bearing

London (England, United Kingdom) sits at 51.5074°N, 0.1278°W; Milan (Lombardy, Italy) is at 45.4642°N, 9.1900°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 131° (SE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: London to Milan

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 42min 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 London to Milan 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 London and Milan lies at approximately 48.5796°N, 4.8095°E — the position that is an equal 480 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Milan (Europe/Rome) is 1 hour ahead of London (Europe/London) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

Currency & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is London from Milan?

The straight-line distance from London to Milan is approximately 959 km (596 miles, 518 nautical miles).

What direction is Milan from London?

Milan lies roughly southeast of London; the initial great-circle bearing is 131° (SE).

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

Estimated flight time is about 1h 42min (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 London to Milan?

Yes — you can drive from London to Milan 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 London and Milan?

Milan (Europe/Rome) is 1 hour ahead of London (Europe/London) 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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