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How far is Lydd from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 5944 miles / 9565 kilometers / 5165 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Lydd Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Lydd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5943.683 miles
  • 9565.430 kilometers
  • 5164.919 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
  • 5965.258 miles
  • 9600.152 kilometers
  • 5183.667 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 Cape Town to Lydd?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Lydd Airport is 11 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Lydd Airport (LYX)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Lydd generates about 709 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 709 kilograms equals 1 563 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Lydd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Lydd Airport (LYX).

Airport information

Origin Cape Town International Airport
City: Cape Town
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: CPT
ICAO Code: FACT
Coordinates: 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″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