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How far is Longwood from Mount Pleasant?

The distance between Mount Pleasant (RAF Mount Pleasant) and Longwood (Saint Helena Airport) is 3792 miles / 6103 kilometers / 3295 nautical miles.

RAF Mount Pleasant – Saint Helena Airport

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6103
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Distance from Mount Pleasant to Longwood

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mount Pleasant to Longwood. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3792.013 miles
  • 6102.653 kilometers
  • 3295.169 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
  • 3791.191 miles
  • 6101.330 kilometers
  • 3294.455 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 Mount Pleasant to Longwood?

The estimated flight time from RAF Mount Pleasant to Saint Helena Airport is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAF Mount Pleasant (MPN) and Saint Helena Airport (HLE)

On average, flying from Mount Pleasant to Longwood generates about 431 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 431 kilograms equals 949 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mount Pleasant to Longwood

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAF Mount Pleasant (MPN) and Saint Helena Airport (HLE).

Airport information

Origin RAF Mount Pleasant
City: Mount Pleasant
Country: Falkland Islands Flag of Falkland Islands
IATA Code: MPN
ICAO Code: EGYP
Coordinates: 51°49′22″S, 58°26′49″W
Destination Saint Helena Airport
City: Longwood
Country: Saint Helena Flag of Saint Helena
IATA Code: HLE
ICAO Code: FHSH
Coordinates: 15°57′33″S, 5°38′44″W