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How far is Francistown from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Francistown (Francistown Airport) is 5254 miles / 8455 kilometers / 4565 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Francistown Airport

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Distance from London to Francistown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5253.706 miles
  • 8455.020 kilometers
  • 4565.345 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
  • 5271.064 miles
  • 8482.955 kilometers
  • 4580.429 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 Francistown?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Francistown Airport is 10 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Francistown Airport (FRW)

On average, flying from London to Francistown generates about 617 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 617 kilograms equals 1 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Francistown

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

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 Francistown Airport
City: Francistown
Country: Botswana Flag of Botswana
IATA Code: FRW
ICAO Code: FBFT
Coordinates: 21°9′34″S, 27°28′28″E