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How far is El Hierro from Aguadilla?

The distance between Aguadilla (Rafael Hernández Airport) and El Hierro (El Hierro Airport) is 3177 miles / 5114 kilometers / 2761 nautical miles.

Rafael Hernández Airport – El Hierro Airport

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5114
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2761
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Distance from Aguadilla to El Hierro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3177.424 miles
  • 5113.569 kilometers
  • 2761.106 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
  • 3172.964 miles
  • 5106.391 kilometers
  • 2757.231 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 Aguadilla to El Hierro?

The estimated flight time from Rafael Hernández Airport to El Hierro Airport is 6 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafael Hernández Airport (BQN) and El Hierro Airport (VDE)

On average, flying from Aguadilla to El Hierro generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 784 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Aguadilla to El Hierro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafael Hernández Airport (BQN) and El Hierro Airport (VDE).

Airport information

Origin Rafael Hernández Airport
City: Aguadilla
Country: Puerto Rico Flag of Puerto Rico
IATA Code: BQN
ICAO Code: TJBQ
Coordinates: 18°29′41″N, 67°7′45″W
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