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How far is Francistown from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Francistown (Francistown Airport) is 5279 miles / 8496 kilometers / 4587 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Francistown Airport

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Distance from London to Francistown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5278.911 miles
  • 8495.584 kilometers
  • 4587.249 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
  • 5296.242 miles
  • 8523.475 kilometers
  • 4602.308 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 Francistown?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Francistown Airport is 10 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Francistown Airport (FRW)

On average, flying from London to Francistown generates about 620 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 620 kilograms equals 1 368 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Francistown

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

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 Francistown Airport
City: Francistown
Country: Botswana Flag of Botswana
IATA Code: FRW
ICAO Code: FBFT
Coordinates: 21°9′34″S, 27°28′28″E