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How far is Helgoland from Braunschweig?

The distance between Braunschweig (Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 169 miles / 272 kilometers / 147 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Braunschweig (BWE) to Helgoland (HGL) is 212 miles / 341 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 49 minutes.

Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport – Heligoland Airport

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Distance from Braunschweig to Helgoland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 169.219 miles
  • 272.332 kilometers
  • 147.047 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
  • 168.903 miles
  • 271.823 kilometers
  • 146.773 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 Braunschweig to Helgoland?

The estimated flight time from Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport to Heligoland Airport is 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Braunschweig and Helgoland?

There is no time difference between Braunschweig and Helgoland.

Flight carbon footprint between Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport (BWE) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from Braunschweig to Helgoland generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Braunschweig to Helgoland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport (BWE) and Heligoland Airport (HGL).

Airport information

Origin Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport
City: Braunschweig
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: BWE
ICAO Code: EDVE
Coordinates: 52°19′9″N, 10°33′21″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