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How far is Foula from Lydd?

The distance between Lydd (Lydd Airport) and Foula (Foula Airfield) is 645 miles / 1037 kilometers / 560 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lydd (LYX) to Foula (FOA) is 931 miles / 1498 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 35 minutes.

Lydd Airport – Foula Airfield

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Distance from Lydd to Foula

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lydd to Foula. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 644.672 miles
  • 1037.499 kilometers
  • 560.205 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
  • 643.831 miles
  • 1036.145 kilometers
  • 559.474 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 Lydd to Foula?

The estimated flight time from Lydd Airport to Foula Airfield is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lydd and Foula?

There is no time difference between Lydd and Foula.

Flight carbon footprint between Lydd Airport (LYX) and Foula Airfield (FOA)

On average, flying from Lydd to Foula generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lydd to Foula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lydd Airport (LYX) and Foula Airfield (FOA).

Airport information

Origin Lydd Airport
City: Lydd
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LYX
ICAO Code: EGMD
Coordinates: 50°57′21″N, 0°56′21″E
Destination Foula Airfield
City: Foula
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: FOA
ICAO Code: EGFO
Coordinates: 60°7′18″N, 2°3′11″W