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How far is Margate from Longwood?

The distance between Longwood (Saint Helena Airport) and Margate (Margate Airport) is 2490 miles / 4008 kilometers / 2164 nautical miles.

Saint Helena Airport – Margate Airport

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Distance from Longwood to Margate

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Longwood to Margate. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2490.225 miles
  • 4007.628 kilometers
  • 2163.946 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
  • 2488.496 miles
  • 4004.846 kilometers
  • 2162.444 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 Longwood to Margate?

The estimated flight time from Saint Helena Airport to Margate Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saint Helena Airport (HLE) and Margate Airport (MGH)

On average, flying from Longwood to Margate generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Longwood to Margate

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saint Helena Airport (HLE) and Margate Airport (MGH).

Airport information

Origin Saint Helena Airport
City: Longwood
Country: Saint Helena Flag of Saint Helena
IATA Code: HLE
ICAO Code: FHSH
Coordinates: 15°57′33″S, 5°38′44″W
Destination Margate Airport
City: Margate
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: MGH
ICAO Code: FAMG
Coordinates: 30°51′26″S, 30°20′34″E