How far is Helgoland from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 400 miles / 644 kilometers / 348 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Helgoland (HGL) is 662 miles / 1065 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 18 minutes.

Distance from London to Helgoland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 399.916 miles
• 643.602 kilometers
• 347.517 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

• 398.896 miles
• 641.960 kilometers
• 346.631 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 London to Helgoland?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Heligoland Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Helgoland?

The time difference between London and Helgoland is 1 hour. Helgoland is 1 hour ahead of London.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from London to Helgoland generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 185 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Helgoland

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Heligoland Airport (HGL).

Airport information

Origin	London Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
Coordinates:	51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W

Destination	Heligoland Airport
City:	Helgoland
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	HGL
ICAO Code:	EDXH
Coordinates:	54°11′7″N, 7°54′56″E