The straight-line distance from Madrid, Spain to London, United Kingdom is 1,263 km (785 miles).London is N of Madrid.
Distance (km)
1,263
straight line
Distance (miles)
785
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
N
11° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 6 min | 1,263 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 20 hr 30 min | ~1,642 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Madrid, Spain |
| To | London, United Kingdom |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,263 km (785 miles) |
| Bearing | 11° (N) |
| Coordinates (Madrid) | 40.4168°, -3.7038° |
| Coordinates (London) | 51.5074°, -0.1278° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Madrid to London is 1,263 km (785 miles). London is N of Madrid.
A direct flight from Madrid to London takes approximately 2 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Madrid to London takes approximately 20 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.
London is N (11 degrees) from Madrid.
The distance from London to Madrid is the same: 1,263 km (785 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.