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

1133.3 miles 1823.9 km · straight line
1697.2 miles actual route 2731.3 km · driving distance
29h 56min estimated drive time
£257 - £317 estimated fuel cost
~2h 47min flight time
139° SE bearing direction

How far is London, United Kingdom from Palermo?

The distance from London, United Kingdom to Palermo is 1133.3 miles (1823.9 km) as the crow flies. Palermo is located SE of London, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1697.2 miles, taking about 29h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. London, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Palermo is in Italy.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 London, United Kingdom and Palermo. 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 London, United Kingdom to Palermo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 56min £257 - £317 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 55min $136–$255* Budget
Train ~38h 55min $204–$594* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between London, United Kingdom & Palermo

Quick Facts

London, United Kingdom
51.51°N, 0.13°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
Palermo
38.12°N, 13.36°E
Europe/Rome
14m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 378 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM