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How far is El Hierro from Ostend?

The distance between Ostend (Ostend–Bruges International Airport) and El Hierro (El Hierro Airport) is 1943 miles / 3127 kilometers / 1688 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ostend (OST) to El Hierro (VDE) is 2374 miles / 3821 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 6 minutes.

Ostend–Bruges International Airport – El Hierro Airport

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1943
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3127
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1688
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Distance from Ostend to El Hierro

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ostend to El Hierro. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1942.738 miles
  • 3126.533 kilometers
  • 1688.193 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
  • 1943.281 miles
  • 3127.408 kilometers
  • 1688.665 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 Ostend to El Hierro?

The estimated flight time from Ostend–Bruges International Airport to El Hierro Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ostend–Bruges International Airport (OST) and El Hierro Airport (VDE)

On average, flying from Ostend to El Hierro generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ostend to El Hierro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ostend–Bruges International Airport (OST) and El Hierro Airport (VDE).

Airport information

Origin Ostend–Bruges International Airport
City: Ostend
Country: Belgium Flag of Belgium
IATA Code: OST
ICAO Code: EBOS
Coordinates: 51°11′56″N, 2°51′43″E
Destination El Hierro Airport
City: El Hierro
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: VDE
ICAO Code: GCHI
Coordinates: 27°48′53″N, 17°53′13″W