How far is Lydd from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 5355 miles / 8617 kilometers / 4653 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Lydd Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Lydd
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Lydd. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5354.566 miles
- 8617.338 kilometers
- 4652.990 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- 5352.778 miles
- 8614.461 kilometers
- 4651.437 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 Colombo to Lydd?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Lydd Airport is 10 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Lydd?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Lydd Airport (LYX)
On average, flying from Colombo to Lydd generates about 630 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 630 kilograms equals 1 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Lydd
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Lydd Airport (LYX).
Airport information
| Origin | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E |
| Destination | Lydd Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lydd |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LYX |
| ICAO Code: | EGMD |
| Coordinates: | 50°57′21″N, 0°56′21″E |