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How far is Helgoland from Funchal?

The distance between Funchal (Madeira Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 1914 miles / 3081 kilometers / 1663 nautical miles.

Madeira Airport – Heligoland Airport

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1914
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1663
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Distance from Funchal to Helgoland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1914.232 miles
  • 3080.658 kilometers
  • 1663.422 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
  • 1913.159 miles
  • 3078.931 kilometers
  • 1662.490 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 Funchal to Helgoland?

The estimated flight time from Madeira Airport to Heligoland Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Madeira Airport (FNC) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from Funchal to Helgoland generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 462 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Funchal to Helgoland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Madeira Airport (FNC) and Heligoland Airport (HGL).

Airport information

Origin Madeira Airport
City: Funchal
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: FNC
ICAO Code: LPMA
Coordinates: 32°41′52″N, 16°46′28″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