The straight-line distance from Manchester, United Kingdom to London, United Kingdom is 262 km (163 miles).London is SE of Manchester.
Distance (km)
262
straight line
Distance (miles)
163
straight line
Flight Time
48 min
estimated direct
Direction
SE
146° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 48 min | 262 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 4 hr 18 min | ~341 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 2 hr 36 min | ~314 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 | Manchester, United Kingdom |
| To | London, United Kingdom |
| Straight-line Distance | 262 km (163 miles) |
| Bearing | 146° (SE) |
| Coordinates (Manchester) | 53.4808°, -2.2426° |
| Coordinates (London) | 51.5074°, -0.1278° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Manchester to London is 262 km (163 miles). London is SE of Manchester.
A direct flight from Manchester to London takes approximately 48 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Manchester to London takes approximately 4 hr 18 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.
London is SE (146 degrees) from Manchester.
The distance from London to Manchester is the same: 262 km (163 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.