How far is Helgoland from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 3940 miles / 6341 kilometers / 3424 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Heligoland Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Helgoland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Helgoland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3940.140 miles
- 6341.041 kilometers
- 3423.888 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- 3929.827 miles
- 6324.443 kilometers
- 3414.926 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 Washington D.C. to Helgoland?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Heligoland Airport is 7 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Helgoland?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Helgoland generates about 449 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 449 kilograms equals 990 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Helgoland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Heligoland Airport (HGL).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Heligoland Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Helgoland |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | HGL |
| ICAO Code: | EDXH |
| Coordinates: | 54°11′7″N, 7°54′56″E |