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How far is Lydd from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 5746 miles / 9247 kilometers / 4993 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Lydd Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Lydd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5745.705 miles
  • 9246.816 kilometers
  • 4992.881 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
  • 5761.124 miles
  • 9271.631 kilometers
  • 5006.280 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 Rio De Janeiro to Lydd?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Lydd Airport is 11 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Lydd Airport (LYX)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Lydd generates about 682 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 682 kilograms equals 1 504 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Lydd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Lydd Airport (LYX).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W
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