How far is Lydd from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 51 miles / 82 kilometers / 44 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LGW) to Lydd (LYX) is 77 miles / 124 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 30 minutes.
London Gatwick Airport – Lydd Airport
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Distance from London to Lydd
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Lydd. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 50.968 miles
- 82.025 kilometers
- 44.290 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- 50.817 miles
- 81.782 kilometers
- 44.159 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 Lydd?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Lydd Airport is 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Lydd?
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Lydd Airport (LYX)
On average, flying from London to Lydd generates about 33 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 33 kilograms equals 72 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Lydd
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Lydd Airport (LYX).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Lydd Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lydd |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LYX |
| ICAO Code: | EGMD |
| Coordinates: | 50°57′21″N, 0°56′21″E |