London to Sheffield flights
Sheffield lies 227 km (141 mi) north-west of London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 2 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| London | Sheffield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 9 million | 556,500 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | MAN, 54 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | S1–S99 |
Airports at each end
Leaving London
London is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 40 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 44 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 49 km), London City Airport (LCY, 13 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 57 km).
Arriving in Sheffield
Sheffield is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Manchester Airport (MAN), 54 km (34 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA, 55 km), East Midlands Airport (EMA, 62 km), Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL, 92 km), Humberside Airport (HUY, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 54 km (34 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | 55 km (34 mi) | 7,381 ft | 681 ft |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 62 km (39 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 ft |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | 92 km (57 mi) | 7,497 ft | 80 ft |
| Humberside Airport (regional) | HUY | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,218 ft | 121 ft |
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Staying in Sheffield
Our booking partner lists 665 places to stay in Sheffield. Of the 363 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (164), and 3 are five-star. Across 122 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 128,843 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sheffield from London?
227 km (141 mi) in a straight line, north-west of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Sheffield by air?
About 1 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Sheffield?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Which airports are used for London to Sheffield flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN); Sheffield also has LBA, EMA, LPL, HUY.
Where can I stay in Sheffield?
Our booking partner lists 665 places to stay in Sheffield, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.