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How far is Horta from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Horta (Horta Airport) is 1635 miles / 2631 kilometers / 1421 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Horta Airport

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Distance from London to Horta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1634.896 miles
  • 2631.110 kilometers
  • 1420.686 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
  • 1631.939 miles
  • 2626.352 kilometers
  • 1418.116 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 London to Horta?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Horta Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Horta Airport (HOR)

On average, flying from London to Horta generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Horta

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Horta Airport (HOR).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Horta Airport
City: Horta
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: HOR
ICAO Code: LPHR
Coordinates: 38°31′11″N, 28°42′57″W