How far is Lydd from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 5944 miles / 9565 kilometers / 5165 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Lydd Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Lydd
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Lydd. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5943.683 miles
- 9565.430 kilometers
- 5164.919 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- 5965.258 miles
- 9600.152 kilometers
- 5183.667 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 Cape Town to Lydd?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Lydd Airport is 11 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Lydd?
The time difference between Cape Town and Lydd is 2 hours. Lydd is 2 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Lydd Airport (LYX)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Lydd generates about 709 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 709 kilograms equals 1 563 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Lydd
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Lydd Airport (LYX).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Lydd Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lydd |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LYX |
| ICAO Code: | EGMD |
| Coordinates: | 50°57′21″N, 0°56′21″E |