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How far is Calabar from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Calabar (Margaret Ekpo International Airport) is 3218 miles / 5180 kilometers / 2797 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Margaret Ekpo International Airport

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3218
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5180
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2797
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Distance from London to Calabar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3218.466 miles
  • 5179.619 kilometers
  • 2796.771 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
  • 3228.015 miles
  • 5194.986 kilometers
  • 2805.068 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 Calabar?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Margaret Ekpo International Airport is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ)

On average, flying from London to Calabar generates about 360 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 360 kilograms equals 795 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Calabar

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ).

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 Margaret Ekpo International Airport
City: Calabar
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: CBQ
ICAO Code: DNCA
Coordinates: 4°58′33″N, 8°20′49″E