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How far is El Hierro from Copenhagen?

The distance between Copenhagen (Copenhagen Airport) and El Hierro (El Hierro Airport) is 2446 miles / 3936 kilometers / 2125 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Copenhagen (CPH) to El Hierro (VDE) is 2941 miles / 4733 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 42 minutes.

Copenhagen Airport – El Hierro Airport

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3936
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2125
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Distance from Copenhagen to El Hierro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2445.747 miles
  • 3936.048 kilometers
  • 2125.296 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
  • 2445.046 miles
  • 3934.920 kilometers
  • 2124.687 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 Copenhagen to El Hierro?

The estimated flight time from Copenhagen Airport to El Hierro Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and El Hierro Airport (VDE)

On average, flying from Copenhagen to El Hierro generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Copenhagen to El Hierro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and El Hierro Airport (VDE).

Airport information

Origin Copenhagen Airport
City: Copenhagen
Country: Denmark Flag of Denmark
IATA Code: CPH
ICAO Code: EKCH
Coordinates: 55°37′4″N, 12°39′21″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