World CapitalsWhat is the capital of the United Kingdom?
London is the capital of the United Kingdom, in Europe.
London began as the Roman settlement of Londinium nearly two thousand years ago.
Where is London?
London is located at approximately 51.50° N, 0.12° W. The marker shows its position on the world map.
Which capitals are nearby?
These are the nearest capitals in our capital collection. Distances are approximate straight-line distances between capital coordinates, rather than travel routes.
- Brussels, Belgium 319 km
- Paris, France 341 km
- Amsterdam, Netherlands 358 km
- Dublin, Ireland 463 km
- Luxembourg City, Luxembourg 489 km