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How far is Cherbourg from Newquay?

The distance between Newquay (Cornwall Airport Newquay) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 166 miles / 267 kilometers / 144 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newquay (NQY) to Cherbourg (CER) is 247 miles / 397 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 38 minutes.

Cornwall Airport Newquay – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport

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Distance from Newquay to Cherbourg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 166.116 miles
  • 267.338 kilometers
  • 144.351 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
  • 165.654 miles
  • 266.594 kilometers
  • 143.949 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 Newquay to Cherbourg?

The estimated flight time from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)

On average, flying from Newquay to Cherbourg generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 109 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newquay to Cherbourg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).

Airport information

Origin Cornwall Airport Newquay
City: Newquay
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: NQY
ICAO Code: EGHQ
Coordinates: 50°26′26″N, 4°59′43″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