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How far is London from Foula?

The distance between Foula (Foula Airfield) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 625 miles / 1006 kilometers / 543 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Foula (FOA) to London (LGW) is 899 miles / 1446 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 44 minutes.

Foula Airfield – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from Foula to London

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Foula to London. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 624.996 miles
  • 1005.834 kilometers
  • 543.107 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
  • 624.196 miles
  • 1004.547 kilometers
  • 542.412 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 Foula to London?

The estimated flight time from Foula Airfield to London Gatwick Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Foula and London?

There is no time difference between Foula and London.

Flight carbon footprint between Foula Airfield (FOA) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Foula to London generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 255 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Foula to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Foula Airfield (FOA) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Airport information

Origin Foula Airfield
City: Foula
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: FOA
ICAO Code: EGFO
Coordinates: 60°7′18″N, 2°3′11″W
Destination London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W