The straight-line distance from London, United Kingdom to Dublin, Ireland is 463 km (288 miles).Dublin is WNW of London.
Distance (km)
463
straight line
Distance (miles)
288
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
WNW
299° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 6 min | 463 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 7 hr 30 min | ~602 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 4 hr 36 min | ~556 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | London, United Kingdom |
| To | Dublin, Ireland |
| Straight-line Distance | 463 km (288 miles) |
| Bearing | 299° (WNW) |
| Coordinates (London) | 51.5074°, -0.1278° |
| Coordinates (Dublin) | 53.3498°, -6.2603° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from London to Dublin is 463 km (288 miles). Dublin is WNW of London.
A direct flight from London to Dublin takes approximately 1 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from London to Dublin takes approximately 7 hr 30 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Dublin is WNW (299 degrees) from London.
The distance from Dublin to London is the same: 463 km (288 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.