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How far is Sanday from Luqa?

The distance between Luqa (Malta International Airport) and Sanday (Sanday Airport) is 1790 miles / 2881 kilometers / 1556 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luqa (MLA) to Sanday (NDY) is 2485 miles / 3999 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 56 minutes.

Malta International Airport – Sanday Airport

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1790
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2881
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1556
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Distance from Luqa to Sanday

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Luqa to Sanday. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1790.052 miles
  • 2880.809 kilometers
  • 1555.512 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
  • 1789.291 miles
  • 2879.584 kilometers
  • 1554.851 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 Luqa to Sanday?

The estimated flight time from Malta International Airport to Sanday Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Sanday Airport (NDY)

On average, flying from Luqa to Sanday generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Luqa to Sanday

See the map of the shortest flight path between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Sanday Airport (NDY).

Airport information

Origin Malta International Airport
City: Luqa
Country: Malta Flag of Malta
IATA Code: MLA
ICAO Code: LMML
Coordinates: 35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″E
Destination Sanday Airport
City: Sanday
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: NDY
ICAO Code: EGES
Coordinates: 59°15′1″N, 2°34′36″W