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How far is El Aaiún from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and El Aaiún (Hassan I Airport) is 1791 miles / 2882 kilometers / 1556 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Hassan I Airport

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1791
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2882
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1556
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Distance from London to El Aaiún

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1790.988 miles
  • 2882.316 kilometers
  • 1556.326 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
  • 1792.747 miles
  • 2885.146 kilometers
  • 1557.854 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 El Aaiún?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Hassan I Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Hassan I Airport (EUN)

On average, flying from London to El Aaiún generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to El Aaiún

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Hassan I Airport (EUN).

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 Hassan I Airport
City: El Aaiún
Country: Western Sahara Flag of Western Sahara
IATA Code: EUN
ICAO Code: GMML
Coordinates: 27°9′6″N, 13°13′9″W