Greenwich is centred from Charing Cross by 5.5 miles.
Greenwich ( [ ˈɡrɛnɪtʃ ] , [ ˈɡrɪnɪdʒ ] , [ ˈɡrɪnɪtʃ ] or [ ˈɡrɛnɪdʒ ] ) is an early-established district of south east London , England , centred 5.5 miles ( 8.9 km ) east south-east of Charing Cross .