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How far is El Hierro from Algiers?

The distance between Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport) and El Hierro (El Hierro Airport) is 1374 miles / 2212 kilometers / 1194 nautical miles.

Houari Boumediene Airport – El Hierro Airport

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2212
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1194
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Distance from Algiers to El Hierro

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Algiers to El Hierro. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1374.470 miles
  • 2211.995 kilometers
  • 1194.382 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
  • 1372.935 miles
  • 2209.525 kilometers
  • 1193.048 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 Algiers to El Hierro?

The estimated flight time from Houari Boumediene Airport to El Hierro Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and El Hierro Airport (VDE)

On average, flying from Algiers to El Hierro generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 378 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Algiers to El Hierro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and El Hierro Airport (VDE).

Airport information

Origin Houari Boumediene Airport
City: Algiers
Country: Algeria Flag of Algeria
IATA Code: ALG
ICAO Code: DAAG
Coordinates: 36°41′27″N, 3°12′55″E
Destination El Hierro Airport
City: El Hierro
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: VDE
ICAO Code: GCHI
Coordinates: 27°48′53″N, 17°53′13″W