Distance from Philadelphia to London

The distance between Philadelphia, United States and London, United Kingdom is 5,715 kilometers (3,551 miles).

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

London, England, United Kingdom

Philadelphia is located in the northeastern United States, while London is situated in the southeastern part of the United Kingdom, separated by the Atlantic Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 5,715 kilometers, heading northeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Philadelphia at 8 meters above sea level and London at 25 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip crosses the Atlantic Ocean, connecting the historic city of Philadelphia with the iconic landmarks of London.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or autumn for fewer crowds and moderate temperatures, ideal for exploring London's attractions.

Climate

London generally has milder temperatures and more rainfall compared to Philadelphia, with less extreme seasonal changes.

Accessibility

London offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, more developed than Philadelphia's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 8-10 hours
Jet fighter 6-8 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Philadelphia, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9524° N 75.1636° W

Elevation: 8 m (26 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
  • Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)
  • Wings Field (BBX)
  • South Jersey Regional Airport (LLY)
  • Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove (NXX)
London, United Kingdom

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/London

Coordinates: 51.5085° N 0.1257° W

Elevation: 25 m (82 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • London City Airport (LCY)
  • RAF Northolt (NHT)
  • London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH)
  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
  • Redhill Aerodrome (KRH)

Other distances from Philadelphia

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Philadelphia to New York City 130 km
From Philadelphia to Los Angeles 3,852 km
From Philadelphia to Chicago 1,072 km
From Philadelphia to Houston 2,158 km
From Philadelphia to Phoenix 3,351 km

Other distances from London

Distances between cities Kilometers
From London to Birmingham 163 km
From London to Liverpool 287 km
From London to Glasgow 556 km
From London to Sheffield 228 km
From London to Leeds 272 km

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