London to Warsaw: Exactly 1,449 km (900 mi)

London, United Kingdom → Warsaw, Poland

1,449
Kilometers
900
Miles
~2h 19min
Flight time (est.)

782 nautical miles · Direction: east

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from London to Warsaw is 1,449 km (900 miles). Warsaw lies roughly east-northeast of London; the initial great-circle bearing is 79° (ENE). It is an international route from United Kingdom to Poland.

Coordinates & Bearing

London (England, United Kingdom) sits at 51.5074°N, 0.1278°W; Warsaw (Masovia, Poland) is at 52.2297°N, 21.0122°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 79° (ENE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: London to Warsaw

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~2h 19min 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 Warsaw 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 Warsaw lies at approximately 52.3438°N, 10.3563°E — the position that is an equal 725 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Warsaw (Europe/Warsaw) 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 Warsaw uses the Polish Zloty (PLN). The primary language changes from English in London to Polish in Warsaw.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is London from Warsaw?

The straight-line distance from London to Warsaw is approximately 1,449 km (900 miles, 782 nautical miles).

What direction is Warsaw from London?

Warsaw lies roughly east-northeast of London; the initial great-circle bearing is 79° (ENE).

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

Estimated flight time is about 2h 19min (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 Warsaw?

Yes — you can drive from London to Warsaw 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 Warsaw?

Warsaw (Europe/Warsaw) 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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