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How far is Helgoland from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 3716 miles / 5980 kilometers / 3229 nautical miles.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Heligoland Airport

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5980
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3229
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Distance from New York to Helgoland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3715.977 miles
  • 5980.285 kilometers
  • 3229.096 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
  • 3705.892 miles
  • 5964.055 kilometers
  • 3220.332 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 New York to Helgoland?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Heligoland Airport is 7 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from New York to Helgoland generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 928 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to Helgoland

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Heligoland Airport (HGL).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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