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How far is Papa Westray from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Papa Westray (Papa Westray Airport) is 577 miles / 929 kilometers / 502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Papa Westray (PPW) is 782 miles / 1259 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 26 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – Papa Westray Airport

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Distance from London to Papa Westray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 577.381 miles
  • 929.205 kilometers
  • 501.731 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
  • 576.652 miles
  • 928.031 kilometers
  • 501.097 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 Papa Westray?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Papa Westray Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Papa Westray?

There is no time difference between London and Papa Westray.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Papa Westray Airport (PPW)

On average, flying from London to Papa Westray generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Papa Westray

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Papa Westray Airport (PPW).

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 Papa Westray Airport
City: Papa Westray
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: PPW
ICAO Code: EGEP
Coordinates: 59°21′6″N, 2°54′1″W