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How far is Umtata from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Umtata (Mthatha Airport) is 5958 miles / 9588 kilometers / 5177 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Mthatha Airport

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Distance from London to Umtata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5957.895 miles
  • 9588.303 kilometers
  • 5177.270 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
  • 5977.894 miles
  • 9620.488 kilometers
  • 5194.648 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 Umtata?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Mthatha Airport is 11 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Mthatha Airport (UTT)

On average, flying from London to Umtata generates about 711 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 711 kilograms equals 1 567 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Umtata

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

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 Mthatha Airport
City: Umtata
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: UTT
ICAO Code: FAUT
Coordinates: 31°32′52″S, 28°40′27″E