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How far is Geneva from Foula?

The distance between Foula (Foula Airfield) and Geneva (Geneva Airport) is 1016 miles / 1636 kilometers / 883 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Foula (FOA) to Geneva (GVA) is 1427 miles / 2296 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 5 minutes.

Foula Airfield – Geneva Airport

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1016
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1636
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883
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Distance from Foula to Geneva

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Foula to Geneva. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1016.364 miles
  • 1635.679 kilometers
  • 883.196 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
  • 1015.251 miles
  • 1633.889 kilometers
  • 882.229 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 Foula to Geneva?

The estimated flight time from Foula Airfield to Geneva Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Foula Airfield (FOA) and Geneva Airport (GVA)

On average, flying from Foula to Geneva generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Foula to Geneva

See the map of the shortest flight path between Foula Airfield (FOA) and Geneva Airport (GVA).

Airport information

Origin Foula Airfield
City: Foula
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: FOA
ICAO Code: EGFO
Coordinates: 60°7′18″N, 2°3′11″W
Destination Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″E