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How far is Helgoland from Gran Canaria?

The distance between Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 2161 miles / 3477 kilometers / 1878 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gran Canaria (LPA) to Helgoland (HGL) is 2577 miles / 4148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 17 minutes.

Gran Canaria Airport – Heligoland Airport

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Distance from Gran Canaria to Helgoland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2160.711 miles
  • 3477.328 kilometers
  • 1877.607 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
  • 2160.976 miles
  • 3477.754 kilometers
  • 1877.837 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 Gran Canaria to Helgoland?

The estimated flight time from Gran Canaria Airport to Heligoland Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from Gran Canaria to Helgoland generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 520 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gran Canaria to Helgoland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Heligoland Airport (HGL).

Airport information

Origin Gran Canaria Airport
City: Gran Canaria
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: LPA
ICAO Code: GCLP
Coordinates: 27°55′54″N, 15°23′11″W
Destination Heligoland Airport
City: Helgoland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HGL
ICAO Code: EDXH
Coordinates: 54°11′7″N, 7°54′56″E