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How far is Akita from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Akita (Akita Airport) is 5741 miles / 9239 kilometers / 4989 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Akita Airport

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Distance from London to Akita

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Akita. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5740.701 miles
  • 9238.763 kilometers
  • 4988.533 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
  • 5725.551 miles
  • 9214.381 kilometers
  • 4975.368 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 London to Akita?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Akita Airport is 11 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Akita Airport (AXT)

On average, flying from London to Akita generates about 682 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 682 kilograms equals 1 503 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Akita

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Akita Airport (AXT).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
Destination Akita Airport
City: Akita
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: AXT
ICAO Code: RJSK
Coordinates: 39°36′56″N, 140°13′8″E