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How far is London from Stornoway?

The distance between Stornoway (Stornoway Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 547 miles / 880 kilometers / 475 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Stornoway (SYY) to London (LGW) is 704 miles / 1133 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 55 minutes.

Stornoway Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from Stornoway to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 546.785 miles
  • 879.965 kilometers
  • 475.143 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
  • 545.940 miles
  • 878.605 kilometers
  • 474.409 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 Stornoway to London?

The estimated flight time from Stornoway Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Stornoway and London?

There is no time difference between Stornoway and London.

Flight carbon footprint between Stornoway Airport (SYY) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Stornoway to London generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 233 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Stornoway to London

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

Airport information

Origin Stornoway Airport
City: Stornoway
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: SYY
ICAO Code: EGPO
Coordinates: 58°12′56″N, 6°19′51″W
Destination 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