How far is El Hierro from Gibraltar?
The distance between Gibraltar (Gibraltar International Airport) and El Hierro (El Hierro Airport) is 932 miles / 1501 kilometers / 810 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gibraltar (GIB) to El Hierro (VDE) is 1233 miles / 1984 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 1 minutes.
Gibraltar International Airport – El Hierro Airport
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Distance from Gibraltar to El Hierro
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gibraltar to El Hierro. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 932.387 miles
- 1500.531 kilometers
- 810.222 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- 932.182 miles
- 1500.201 kilometers
- 810.044 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 El Hierro?
The estimated flight time from Gibraltar International Airport to El Hierro Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gibraltar and El Hierro?
The time difference between Gibraltar and El Hierro is 1 hour. El Hierro is 1 hour behind Gibraltar.
Flight carbon footprint between Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) and El Hierro Airport (VDE)
On average, flying from Gibraltar to El Hierro generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 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 El Hierro
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) and El Hierro Airport (VDE).
Airport information
| Origin | Gibraltar International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gibraltar |
| Country: | Gibraltar  |
| IATA Code: | GIB |
| ICAO Code: | LXGB |
| Coordinates: | 36°9′4″N, 5°20′58″W |
| Destination | El Hierro Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | El Hierro |
| Country: | Spain  |
| IATA Code: | VDE |
| ICAO Code: | GCHI |
| Coordinates: | 27°48′53″N, 17°53′13″W |