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How far is Guernsey from Cherbourg?

The distance between Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) and Guernsey (Guernsey Airport) is 53 miles / 85 kilometers / 46 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cherbourg (CER) to Guernsey (GCI) is 266 miles / 428 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 32 minutes.

Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport – Guernsey Airport

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Distance from Cherbourg to Guernsey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 53.019 miles
  • 85.326 kilometers
  • 46.072 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
  • 52.869 miles
  • 85.084 kilometers
  • 45.942 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 Cherbourg to Guernsey?

The estimated flight time from Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport to Guernsey Airport is 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER) and Guernsey Airport (GCI)

On average, flying from Cherbourg to Guernsey generates about 33 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 33 kilograms equals 72 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cherbourg to Guernsey

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER) and Guernsey Airport (GCI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Guernsey Airport
City: Guernsey
Country: Guernsey Flag of Guernsey
IATA Code: GCI
ICAO Code: EGJB
Coordinates: 49°26′6″N, 2°36′7″W