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How far is Lydd from Brest?

The distance between Brest (Brest Bretagne Airport) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 296 miles / 476 kilometers / 257 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brest (BES) to Lydd (LYX) is 493 miles / 794 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 50 minutes.

Brest Bretagne Airport – Lydd Airport

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296
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476
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257
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Distance from Brest to Lydd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 296.059 miles
  • 476.461 kilometers
  • 257.268 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
  • 295.438 miles
  • 475.461 kilometers
  • 256.728 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 Brest to Lydd?

The estimated flight time from Brest Bretagne Airport to Lydd Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) and Lydd Airport (LYX)

On average, flying from Brest to Lydd generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brest to Lydd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) and Lydd Airport (LYX).

Airport information

Origin Brest Bretagne Airport
City: Brest
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: BES
ICAO Code: LFRB
Coordinates: 48°26′52″N, 4°25′6″W
Destination 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