London (LGW) to London (LHR)
Flight time
≈ 0h 51m
Bearing
332° NW
London (LGW) to London (LHR) is 25 miles (41 km) as the crow flies — the great-circle baseline most distance-based mileage programs credit.
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Route traffic
No carrier has filed nonstop LGW–LHRservice with the US Department of Transportation. That usually means the route is served with a connection, or only by carriers outside the DOT's reporting scope. The distance, map, and airport detail still apply.
The airports
London
GB
London Gatwick Airport
Coordinates
51.15°N, 0.19°W
Hemisphere
N · W
London
GB
London Heathrow Airport
Coordinates
51.47°N, 0.46°W
Hemisphere
N · W
Frequently asked
How far is London (LGW) from London (LHR)?
LGW to LHR is 25 miles (41 km / 22 nautical miles) measured great-circle — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth.
How long is the flight from LGW to LHR?
A nonstop covers the 25-mile great-circle distance in roughly 0h 51m of block time, before winds. Actual schedules vary a few percent by direction and aircraft.
Is LGW–LHR a nonstop route?
No US DOT nonstop filings were found for LGW–LHR, so it is typically flown with a connection. The great-circle distance above still applies to the direct path.
What mileage do I earn flying LGW–LHR?
Distance-based programs credit off the 25-mile great-circle figure, then apply your fare-class earning rate. Revenue-based programs credit off the fare instead.
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