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How far is London from Stornoway?

The distance between Stornoway (Stornoway Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 522 miles / 839 kilometers / 453 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Stornoway (SYY) to London (LHR) is 667 miles / 1074 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 17 minutes.

Stornoway Airport – London Heathrow Airport

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Distance from Stornoway to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 521.623 miles
  • 839.471 kilometers
  • 453.278 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
  • 520.805 miles
  • 838.154 kilometers
  • 452.567 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 Stornoway to London?

The estimated flight time from Stornoway Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Stornoway and London?

There is no time difference between Stornoway and London.

Flight carbon footprint between Stornoway Airport (SYY) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

On average, flying from Stornoway to London generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 224 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Stornoway to London

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

Airport information

Origin Stornoway Airport
City: Stornoway
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: SYY
ICAO Code: EGPO
Coordinates: 58°12′56″N, 6°19′51″W
Destination 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