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How far is Lydd from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 5543 miles / 8921 kilometers / 4817 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Lydd Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Lydd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5543.123 miles
  • 8920.792 kilometers
  • 4816.842 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
  • 5561.966 miles
  • 8951.116 kilometers
  • 4833.216 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 Johannesburg to Lydd?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Lydd Airport is 10 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Lydd Airport (LYX)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Lydd generates about 655 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 655 kilograms equals 1 445 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Lydd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Lydd Airport (LYX).

Airport information

Origin Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″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