LHR to MIA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Miami International Airport (MIA) is 7,109 km (4,417 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 9h 25m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (MIA to LHR).
How far is it from London to Miami?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Miami International Airport (MIA) is 7,109 km (4,417 mi, 3,838 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from LHR to MIA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 9h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MIA is roughly west of LHR.
How is the LHR to MIA route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-MIA in IATA codes and EGLL-KMIA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Miami International Airport is MIA (KMIA).
| LHR | MIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Miami International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | KMIA |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 8 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #16 |
EGLL starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KMIA starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 75 ft (23 m) of each other.
Airlines flying LHR to MIA
6 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 6 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| AY | Finnair | FIN | Finnair | Active |
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| MH | Malaysia Airlines | MAS | Malaysian | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| VS | Virgin Atlantic Airways | VIR | Virgin | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DL, IB.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Miami?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are 7,109 km (4,417 mi, 3,838 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to MIA?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and MIA takes about 9h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MIA from LHR?
Miami International Airport (MIA) lies roughly west of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to MIA?
6 airlines appear on the LHR-MIA route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways.
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