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How far is London from Cherbourg?

The distance between Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 3657 miles / 5886 kilometers / 3178 nautical miles.

Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport – London International Airport

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Distance from Cherbourg to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3657.133 miles
  • 5885.585 kilometers
  • 3177.961 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
  • 3646.883 miles
  • 5869.090 kilometers
  • 3169.055 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport to London International Airport is 7 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER) and London International Airport (YXU)

On average, flying from Cherbourg to London generates about 414 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 414 kilograms equals 912 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cherbourg to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER) and London International Airport (YXU).

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 London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W