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How far is Helgoland from Lorient?

The distance between Lorient (Lorient South Brittany Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 664 miles / 1069 kilometers / 577 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lorient (LRT) to Helgoland (HGL) is 956 miles / 1539 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 5 minutes.

Lorient South Brittany Airport – Heligoland Airport

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Distance from Lorient to Helgoland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 664.041 miles
  • 1068.670 kilometers
  • 577.036 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
  • 662.752 miles
  • 1066.596 kilometers
  • 575.916 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 Lorient to Helgoland?

The estimated flight time from Lorient South Brittany Airport to Heligoland Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lorient and Helgoland?

There is no time difference between Lorient and Helgoland.

Flight carbon footprint between Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from Lorient to Helgoland generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lorient to Helgoland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT) and Heligoland Airport (HGL).

Airport information

Origin Lorient South Brittany Airport
City: Lorient
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LRT
ICAO Code: LFRH
Coordinates: 47°45′38″N, 3°26′24″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