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How far is El Hierro from Cologne?

The distance between Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) and El Hierro (El Hierro Airport) is 2059 miles / 3314 kilometers / 1790 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cologne (CGN) to El Hierro (VDE) is 2491 miles / 4009 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 53 minutes.

Cologne Bonn Airport – El Hierro Airport

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Distance from Cologne to El Hierro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2059.385 miles
  • 3314.258 kilometers
  • 1789.556 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
  • 2059.246 miles
  • 3314.035 kilometers
  • 1789.436 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 Cologne to El Hierro?

The estimated flight time from Cologne Bonn Airport to El Hierro Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and El Hierro Airport (VDE)

On average, flying from Cologne to El Hierro generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 494 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cologne to El Hierro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and El Hierro Airport (VDE).

Airport information

Origin Cologne Bonn Airport
City: Cologne
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: CGN
ICAO Code: EDDK
Coordinates: 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E
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