How far is Helgoland from Lugano?
The distance between Lugano (Lugano Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 567 miles / 913 kilometers / 493 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lugano (LUG) to Helgoland (HGL) is 732 miles / 1178 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 28 minutes.
Lugano Airport – Heligoland Airport
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Distance from Lugano to Helgoland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lugano to Helgoland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 567.144 miles
- 912.730 kilometers
- 492.835 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- 566.954 miles
- 912.423 kilometers
- 492.669 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 Lugano to Helgoland?
The estimated flight time from Lugano Airport to Heligoland Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lugano and Helgoland?
Flight carbon footprint between Lugano Airport (LUG) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)
On average, flying from Lugano to Helgoland generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 239 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lugano to Helgoland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lugano Airport (LUG) and Heligoland Airport (HGL).
Airport information
| Origin | Lugano Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lugano |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | LUG |
| ICAO Code: | LSZA |
| Coordinates: | 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E |
| Destination | Heligoland Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Helgoland |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | HGL |
| ICAO Code: | EDXH |
| Coordinates: | 54°11′7″N, 7°54′56″E |