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How far is Cherbourg from Gibraltar?

The distance between Gibraltar (Gibraltar International Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 952 miles / 1532 kilometers / 827 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gibraltar (GIB) to Cherbourg (CER) is 1263 miles / 2033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 54 minutes.

Gibraltar International Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport

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Distance from Gibraltar to Cherbourg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 952.041 miles
  • 1532.162 kilometers
  • 827.301 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
  • 952.788 miles
  • 1533.364 kilometers
  • 827.950 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 Gibraltar to Cherbourg?

The estimated flight time from Gibraltar International Airport to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gibraltar and Cherbourg?

There is no time difference between Gibraltar and Cherbourg.

Flight carbon footprint between Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)

On average, flying from Gibraltar to Cherbourg generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gibraltar to Cherbourg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).

Airport information

Origin Gibraltar International Airport
City: Gibraltar
Country: Gibraltar Flag of Gibraltar
IATA Code: GIB
ICAO Code: LXGB
Coordinates: 36°9′4″N, 5°20′58″W
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