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How far is Lydd from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 189 miles / 305 kilometers / 164 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Amsterdam (AMS) to Lydd (LYX) is 274 miles / 441 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 29 minutes.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Lydd Airport

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Distance from Amsterdam to Lydd

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Amsterdam to Lydd. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 189.227 miles
  • 304.531 kilometers
  • 164.434 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 188.746 miles
  • 303.757 kilometers
  • 164.016 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Amsterdam to Lydd?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lydd Airport is 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Lydd Airport (LYX)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to Lydd generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 117 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Amsterdam to Lydd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Lydd Airport (LYX).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E
Destination Lydd Airport
City: Lydd
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LYX
ICAO Code: EGMD
Coordinates: 50°57′21″N, 0°56′21″E