Tashkent, Uzbekistan → London, United Kingdom · ✈ 7h 2min · 🚗 85h 1min
2,825 nautical miles · Time difference: -5h behind · Direction: northwest
The distance from Tashkent to London is 5,232 km (3,251 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 7h 2min.
The straight-line distance from Tashkent, Uzbekistan to London, United Kingdom is approximately 5,232 kilometers (3,251 miles or 2,825 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 Tashkent. Tashkent is in Asia, in the Tashkent region of Uzbekistan, while London is in Europe, in England, United Kingdom. This intercontinental route spans from Asia to Europe.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 5,232 km | ~7h 2min | Best option for speed |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Tashkent to London. For 5,232 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Tashkent sits at 41.2995°N, 69.2401°E, while London is located at 51.5074°N, 0.1278°W. The initial compass bearing from Tashkent to London is 307° (NW), so a great-circle flight path leaves Tashkent heading roughly NW. 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 10.21° and the longitude difference is 69.37°. 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 Tashkent and London is approximately 51.8815°N, 38.2702°E. This is the great-circle halfway position — the spot where you would be exactly 2,616 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 5 hours behind Tashkent. When it is 09:00 in Tashkent, it is approximately 04:00 in London. A time difference of 5 hours typically produces noticeable jet lag — most travelers need about one recovery day per time zone crossed. Daylight saving time can shift the offset by an hour during certain months, so confirm the exact difference for your specific travel dates.
Tashkent is a major city in Uzbekistan with a population of approximately 2,571,668. Located in the Tashkent region, it is an important hub in Asia. Tashkent is a significant metropolitan area in Uzbekistan 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 5,232 km, this is one of the longer routes on the globe, spanning from Asia to Europe. For comparison, London to Sydney is about 17,000 km — roughly half the circumference of the Earth.
At 5,232 km, Tashkent to London is one of the world's longer routes, covering 13.1% of Earth's circumference (40,075 km).
Combined, Tashkent and London have a population of over 11,553,668 people, making this a major urban corridor.
This route crosses from Asia to Europe, spanning 5 timezones.
The straight-line distance from Tashkent to London is approximately 5,232 kilometers (3,251 miles, 2,825 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 7h 2min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 85h 1min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
London is approximately -5h behind compared to Tashkent.
The estimated road distance is approximately 6,802 km, which is about 30% longer than the 5,232 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.