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How far is Alexandria from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Alexandria (Borg El Arab Airport) is 2069 miles / 3329 kilometers / 1798 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Borg El Arab Airport

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Distance from London to Alexandria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2068.815 miles
  • 3329.435 kilometers
  • 1797.751 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
  • 2067.142 miles
  • 3326.742 kilometers
  • 1796.297 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 Alexandria?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Borg El Arab Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)

On average, flying from London to Alexandria generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 496 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Alexandria

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Borg El Arab Airport (HBE).

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 Borg El Arab Airport
City: Alexandria
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: HBE
ICAO Code: HEBA
Coordinates: 30°55′3″N, 29°41′47″E