How far is London from Lydd?
The distance between Lydd (Lydd Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 51 miles / 82 kilometers / 44 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lydd (LYX) to London (LGW) is 77 miles / 124 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 31 minutes.
Lydd Airport – London Gatwick Airport
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Distance from Lydd to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lydd to London. 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 Lydd to London?
The estimated flight time from Lydd Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lydd and London?
Flight carbon footprint between Lydd Airport (LYX) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On average, flying from Lydd to London 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 Lydd to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lydd Airport (LYX) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Airport information
| Origin | Lydd Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lydd |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LYX |
| ICAO Code: | EGMD |
| Coordinates: | 50°57′21″N, 0°56′21″E |
| Destination | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |