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How far is Akita from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Akita (Akita Airport) is 5727 miles / 9217 kilometers / 4977 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Akita Airport

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Distance from London to Akita

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5727.108 miles
  • 9216.887 kilometers
  • 4976.721 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
  • 5711.960 miles
  • 9192.509 kilometers
  • 4963.558 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 Akita?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Akita Airport is 11 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Akita Airport (AXT)

On average, flying from London to Akita generates about 680 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 680 kilograms equals 1 499 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Akita

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Akita Airport (AXT).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
Destination Akita Airport
City: Akita
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: AXT
ICAO Code: RJSK
Coordinates: 39°36′56″N, 140°13′8″E