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How far is Papa Westray from Luqa?

The distance between Luqa (Malta International Airport) and Papa Westray (Papa Westray Airport) is 1802 miles / 2900 kilometers / 1566 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luqa (MLA) to Papa Westray (PPW) is 2495 miles / 4015 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 6 minutes.

Malta International Airport – Papa Westray Airport

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Distance from Luqa to Papa Westray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1802.204 miles
  • 2900.366 kilometers
  • 1566.072 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
  • 1801.403 miles
  • 2899.077 kilometers
  • 1565.377 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 Papa Westray?

The estimated flight time from Malta International Airport to Papa Westray Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Papa Westray Airport (PPW)

On average, flying from Luqa to Papa Westray generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 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 Papa Westray

See the map of the shortest flight path between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Papa Westray Airport (PPW).

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 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