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How far is Cherbourg from Algiers?

The distance between Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 925 miles / 1489 kilometers / 804 nautical miles.

Houari Boumediene Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport

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804
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Distance from Algiers to Cherbourg

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Algiers to Cherbourg. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 924.912 miles
  • 1488.501 kilometers
  • 803.726 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
  • 925.521 miles
  • 1489.482 kilometers
  • 804.256 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 Algiers to Cherbourg?

The estimated flight time from Houari Boumediene Airport to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)

On average, flying from Algiers to Cherbourg generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Algiers to Cherbourg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).

Airport information

Origin Houari Boumediene Airport
City: Algiers
Country: Algeria Flag of Algeria
IATA Code: ALG
ICAO Code: DAAG
Coordinates: 36°41′27″N, 3°12′55″E
Destination Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W