How far is Cherbourg from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 118 miles / 190 kilometers / 103 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LGW) to Cherbourg (CER) is 160 miles / 258 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 5 minutes.
London Gatwick Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
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Distance from London to Cherbourg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Cherbourg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 117.973 miles
- 189.859 kilometers
- 102.515 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- 117.855 miles
- 189.669 kilometers
- 102.413 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 London to Cherbourg?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Cherbourg?
The time difference between London and Cherbourg is 1 hour. Cherbourg is 1 hour ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)
On average, flying from London to Cherbourg generates about 42 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 42 kilograms equals 93 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Cherbourg
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cherbourg |
| Country: | France  |
| IATA Code: | CER |
| ICAO Code: | LFRC |
| Coordinates: | 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W |