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How far is Sligo from Lydd?

The distance between Lydd (Lydd Airport) and Sligo (Sligo Airport) is 462 miles / 744 kilometers / 401 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lydd (LYX) to Sligo (SXL) is 561 miles / 903 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 17 minutes.

Lydd Airport – Sligo Airport

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462
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401
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Distance from Lydd to Sligo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 462.008 miles
  • 743.529 kilometers
  • 401.474 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
  • 460.799 miles
  • 741.584 kilometers
  • 400.423 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 Sligo?

The estimated flight time from Lydd Airport to Sligo Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lydd and Sligo?

There is no time difference between Lydd and Sligo.

Flight carbon footprint between Lydd Airport (LYX) and Sligo Airport (SXL)

On average, flying from Lydd to Sligo generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 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 Sligo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lydd Airport (LYX) and Sligo Airport (SXL).

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 Sligo Airport
City: Sligo
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SXL
ICAO Code: EISG
Coordinates: 54°16′48″N, 8°35′57″W