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How far is Bissau from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Bissau (Osvaldo Vieira International Airport) is 2842 miles / 4574 kilometers / 2470 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Osvaldo Vieira International Airport

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Distance from London to Bissau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2841.968 miles
  • 4573.704 kilometers
  • 2469.602 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
  • 2848.326 miles
  • 4583.937 kilometers
  • 2475.128 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 Bissau?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Osvaldo Vieira International Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB)

On average, flying from London to Bissau generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 695 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Bissau

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB).

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 Osvaldo Vieira International Airport
City: Bissau
Country: Guinea-Bissau Flag of Guinea-Bissau
IATA Code: OXB
ICAO Code: GGOV
Coordinates: 11°53′41″N, 15°39′13″W