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How far is Helgoland from Nantes?

The distance between Nantes (Nantes Atlantique Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 640 miles / 1030 kilometers / 556 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nantes (NTE) to Helgoland (HGL) is 886 miles / 1426 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 52 minutes.

Nantes Atlantique Airport – Heligoland Airport

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Distance from Nantes to Helgoland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 640.274 miles
  • 1030.422 kilometers
  • 556.383 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
  • 639.276 miles
  • 1028.814 kilometers
  • 555.515 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 Nantes to Helgoland?

The estimated flight time from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Heligoland Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nantes and Helgoland?

There is no time difference between Nantes and Helgoland.

Flight carbon footprint between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from Nantes to Helgoland generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 259 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nantes to Helgoland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Heligoland Airport (HGL).

Airport information

Origin Nantes Atlantique Airport
City: Nantes
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: NTE
ICAO Code: LFRS
Coordinates: 47°9′11″N, 1°36′38″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