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How far is Lydd from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 4030 miles / 6486 kilometers / 3502 nautical miles.

Kigali International Airport – Lydd Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Lydd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4030.275 miles
  • 6486.098 kilometers
  • 3502.213 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
  • 4040.283 miles
  • 6502.205 kilometers
  • 3510.910 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 Kigali to Lydd?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Lydd Airport is 8 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Lydd Airport (LYX)

On average, flying from Kigali to Lydd generates about 460 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 460 kilograms equals 1 014 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kigali to Lydd

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

Airport information

Origin Kigali International Airport
City: Kigali
Country: Rwanda Flag of Rwanda
IATA Code: KGL
ICAO Code: HRYR
Coordinates: 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″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