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How far is Lydd from Sal?

The distance between Sal (Amílcar Cabral International Airport) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 2703 miles / 4350 kilometers / 2349 nautical miles.

Amílcar Cabral International Airport – Lydd Airport

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2349
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Distance from Sal to Lydd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2702.967 miles
  • 4350.004 kilometers
  • 2348.814 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
  • 2706.475 miles
  • 4355.649 kilometers
  • 2351.862 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 Sal to Lydd?

The estimated flight time from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Lydd Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Lydd Airport (LYX)

On average, flying from Sal to Lydd generates about 299 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 299 kilograms equals 659 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sal to Lydd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Lydd Airport (LYX).

Airport information

Origin Amílcar Cabral International Airport
City: Sal
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: SID
ICAO Code: GVAC
Coordinates: 16°44′29″N, 22°56′57″W
Destination 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