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How far is Helgoland from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 1348 miles / 2169 kilometers / 1171 nautical miles.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport – Heligoland Airport

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1171
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Distance from Istanbul to Helgoland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1347.990 miles
  • 2169.379 kilometers
  • 1171.371 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
  • 1345.959 miles
  • 2166.110 kilometers
  • 1169.606 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 Istanbul to Helgoland?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Heligoland Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Helgoland generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Helgoland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Heligoland Airport (HGL).

Airport information

Origin Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SAW
ICAO Code: LTFJ
Coordinates: 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E
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