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How far is Lydd from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 5844 miles / 9405 kilometers / 5078 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – Lydd Airport

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Distance from Durban to Lydd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5843.763 miles
  • 9404.624 kilometers
  • 5078.091 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
  • 5863.157 miles
  • 9435.836 kilometers
  • 5094.944 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 Durban to Lydd?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Lydd Airport is 11 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Lydd Airport (LYX)

On average, flying from Durban to Lydd generates about 696 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 696 kilograms equals 1 533 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Lydd

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Lydd Airport (LYX).

Airport information

Origin King Shaka International Airport
City: Durban
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: DUR
ICAO Code: FALE
Coordinates: 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E
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