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How far is Alta from Lydd?

The distance between Lydd (Lydd Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 1503 miles / 2419 kilometers / 1306 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lydd (LYX) to Alta (ALF) is 2037 miles / 3279 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 2 minutes.

Lydd Airport – Alta Airport

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1503
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2419
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1306
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Distance from Lydd to Alta

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lydd to Alta. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1503.385 miles
  • 2419.464 kilometers
  • 1306.406 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
  • 1499.853 miles
  • 2413.779 kilometers
  • 1303.337 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 Lydd to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Lydd Airport to Alta Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lydd Airport (LYX) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Lydd to Alta generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lydd to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lydd Airport (LYX) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin Lydd Airport
City: Lydd
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LYX
ICAO Code: EGMD
Coordinates: 50°57′21″N, 0°56′21″E
Destination Alta Airport
City: Alta
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: ALF
ICAO Code: ENAT
Coordinates: 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E