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How far is Alderney from Cherbourg?

The distance between Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) and Alderney (Alderney Airport) is 34 miles / 54 kilometers / 29 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cherbourg (CER) to Alderney (ACI) is 291 miles / 468 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 27 minutes.

Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport – Alderney Airport

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Distance from Cherbourg to Alderney

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cherbourg to Alderney. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 33.609 miles
  • 54.088 kilometers
  • 29.205 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
  • 33.507 miles
  • 53.925 kilometers
  • 29.117 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 Cherbourg to Alderney?

The estimated flight time from Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport to Alderney Airport is 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER) and Alderney Airport (ACI)

On average, flying from Cherbourg to Alderney generates about 30 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 30 kilograms equals 66 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cherbourg to Alderney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER) and Alderney Airport (ACI).

Airport information

Origin Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W
Destination Alderney Airport
City: Alderney
Country: Guernsey Flag of Guernsey
IATA Code: ACI
ICAO Code: EGJA
Coordinates: 49°42′21″N, 2°12′52″W