Gothenburg to London, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

645 miles 1038 km · straight line
1052.1 miles actual route 1693.2 km · driving distance
18h 28min estimated drive time
SEK 1981 - SEK 2438 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
234° SW bearing direction

How far is Gothenburg from London, United Kingdom?

The distance from Gothenburg to London, United Kingdom is 645 miles (1038 km) as the crow flies. London, United Kingdom is located SW of Gothenburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1052.1 miles, taking about 18h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Gothenburg is in Sweden, while London, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gothenburg and London, United Kingdom. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Gothenburg to London, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 28min SEK 1981 - SEK 2438 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 10min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~24h 0min $126–$368* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gothenburg & London, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Gothenburg
57.71°N, 11.97°E
Europe/Stockholm
12m elevation
London, United Kingdom
51.51°N, 0.13°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 215 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM