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How far is Helgoland from Derry?

The distance between Derry (City of Derry Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 607 miles / 977 kilometers / 527 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Derry (LDY) to Helgoland (HGL) is 1165 miles / 1875 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 25 minutes.

City of Derry Airport – Heligoland Airport

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607
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977
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527
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Distance from Derry to Helgoland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 606.965 miles
  • 976.816 kilometers
  • 527.438 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
  • 604.950 miles
  • 973.572 kilometers
  • 525.687 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 Derry to Helgoland?

The estimated flight time from City of Derry Airport to Heligoland Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between City of Derry Airport (LDY) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from Derry to Helgoland generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 250 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Derry to Helgoland

See the map of the shortest flight path between City of Derry Airport (LDY) and Heligoland Airport (HGL).

Airport information

Origin City of Derry Airport
City: Derry
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LDY
ICAO Code: EGAE
Coordinates: 55°2′34″N, 7°9′39″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