Distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to London Heathrow Airport
Great-circle distance, compass bearing and a transit estimate between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
initial heading from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
nonstop, airborne
About the Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport–London Heathrow Airport route
The great-circle (straight-line) distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in United States to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in United Kingdom is approximately 6,761 km — that is 3,651 nautical miles or 4,201 statute miles. The initial heading from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is about 45° (northeast).
A nonstop flight covering this distance is roughly 8h 14m in the air, based on a typical jet cruise speed with an allowance for taxi, climb and descent. Scheduled block times are usually a little longer, and routings bend for winds, airspace and air-traffic flow.
How this is calculated
The distance is the great-circle (orthodromic) distance between the published coordinates of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport and London Heathrow Airport — the shortest path over the Earth’s surface. Actual flight paths are longer, following airways, winds and airspace. Transit figures are planning approximations, not schedules.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport from London Heathrow Airport?
The great-circle distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is about 6,761 km (3,651 nautical miles / 4,201 miles).
What direction is London Heathrow Airport from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport?
Setting out from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the initial bearing to London Heathrow Airport is about 45°, which is roughly northeast.
How long is the flight from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
A nonstop flight is approximately 8h 14m airborne at a typical cruise speed. Published block times are usually somewhat longer.