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How far is Lydd from Hoedspruit?

The distance between Hoedspruit (Air Force Base Hoedspruit) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 5500 miles / 8852 kilometers / 4780 nautical miles.

Air Force Base Hoedspruit – Lydd Airport

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5500
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4780
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Distance from Hoedspruit to Lydd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5500.340 miles
  • 8851.940 kilometers
  • 4779.665 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
  • 5518.350 miles
  • 8880.923 kilometers
  • 4795.315 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 Hoedspruit to Lydd?

The estimated flight time from Air Force Base Hoedspruit to Lydd Airport is 10 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS) and Lydd Airport (LYX)

On average, flying from Hoedspruit to Lydd generates about 650 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 650 kilograms equals 1 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hoedspruit to Lydd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS) and Lydd Airport (LYX).

Airport information

Origin Air Force Base Hoedspruit
City: Hoedspruit
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HDS
ICAO Code: FAHS
Coordinates: 24°22′6″S, 31°2′55″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