Leeds – London distance
272km
Straight-line distance · 169 miles
DirectionSSE · 159°
Est. time (90 km/h)3 h 01 min
Midpoint52.655, -0.818
In a straight line (as the crow flies), the distance between Leeds and London is about 272 km (169 miles), heading SSE — classic driving or rail territory.
?Frequently asked questions
How far is Leeds from London?
In a straight line, the Leeds–London distance is about 272 km (169 miles), heading SSE.
How long does it take to get from Leeds to London?
At an average speed of 90 km/h, the straight-line Leeds–London distance would take about 3 h 01 min. Real road time is longer, depending on the route, traffic and stops.
Is this the road distance?
No. The value shown is the straight-line (great-circle) distance, equal to the flight distance. The real road distance, which follows roads, is usually 20–40% longer.
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- York35 km
- Sheffield46 km
- Manchester63 km
- Bolton63 km
- Preston76 km
- Kingston upon Hull80 km
- Middlesbrough89 km
Distances from London
- Luton46 km
- Reading59 km
- Brighton76 km
- Milton Keynes77 km
- Cambridge79 km
- Oxford83 km
- Northampton97 km
- Portsmouth103 km