How far is Helgoland from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 398 miles / 640 kilometers / 345 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LHR) to Helgoland (HGL) is 685 miles / 1103 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 47 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)

• 397.585 miles
• 639.852 kilometers
• 345.492 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

• 396.514 miles
• 638.127 kilometers
• 344.561 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 Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from London to Helgoland generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 184 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Heligoland Airport (HGL).

Airport information

Origin	London Heathrow Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LHR
ICAO Code:	EGLL
Coordinates:	51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W

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