London to New Delhi distance
The flight distance from London to New Delhi is 6,711 km (4,170 miles), about 8 h 53 min in the air.
- Kilometres
- 6,711 km
- Miles
- 4,170 mi
- Nautical miles
- 3,624 nmi
- Flight time (est.)
- 8 h 53 min
- Initial heading
- 80° E
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About this route
6,711 km is the great-circle distance, the shortest path over Earth's surface between the two city centres. On a long route like this the shortest path bends noticeably toward the pole on a flat map, which is why flights from London to New Delhi can pass over places that look out of the way.
The distance is the same in both directions.
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from New Delhi?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from London to New Delhi is about 6,711 km, or 4,170 miles (3,624 nautical miles).
How long is a flight from London to New Delhi?
A non-stop flight takes roughly 8 h 53 min based on a typical 800 km/h cruise speed plus take-off and landing. Actual scheduled times vary with wind and routing; westbound flights across the Atlantic or Pacific are usually slower because of the jet stream.
Which direction is New Delhi from London?
Leaving London, the shortest route starts on a heading of about 80° (E).