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How far is Cherbourg from Lille?

The distance between Lille (Lille Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 212 miles / 342 kilometers / 184 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lille (LIL) to Cherbourg (CER) is 309 miles / 498 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 30 minutes.

Lille Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport

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Distance from Lille to Cherbourg

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lille to Cherbourg. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 212.217 miles
  • 341.531 kilometers
  • 184.412 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
  • 211.614 miles
  • 340.559 kilometers
  • 183.887 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 Lille to Cherbourg?

The estimated flight time from Lille Airport to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lille and Cherbourg?

There is no time difference between Lille and Cherbourg.

Flight carbon footprint between Lille Airport (LIL) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)

On average, flying from Lille to Cherbourg generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 124 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lille to Cherbourg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lille Airport (LIL) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).

Airport information

Origin Lille Airport
City: Lille
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LIL
ICAO Code: LFQQ
Coordinates: 50°33′42″N, 3°5′21″E
Destination Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W