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How far is Helgoland from Belfast?

The distance between Belfast (Belfast International Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 570 miles / 917 kilometers / 495 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Belfast (BFS) to Helgoland (HGL) is 1069 miles / 1721 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 16 minutes.

Belfast International Airport – Heligoland Airport

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Distance from Belfast to Helgoland

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Belfast to Helgoland. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 569.959 miles
  • 917.260 kilometers
  • 495.281 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
  • 568.064 miles
  • 914.210 kilometers
  • 493.634 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 Belfast to Helgoland?

The estimated flight time from Belfast International Airport to Heligoland Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from Belfast to Helgoland generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Belfast to Helgoland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Heligoland Airport (HGL).

Airport information

Origin Belfast International Airport
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BFS
ICAO Code: EGAA
Coordinates: 54°39′27″N, 6°12′56″W
Destination Heligoland Airport
City: Helgoland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HGL
ICAO Code: EDXH
Coordinates: 54°11′7″N, 7°54′56″E