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How far is Alghero from El Hierro?

The distance between El Hierro (El Hierro Airport) and Alghero (Alghero–Fertilia Airport) is 1730 miles / 2784 kilometers / 1503 nautical miles.

The driving distance from El Hierro (VDE) to Alghero (AHO) is 2045 miles / 3291 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 51 minutes.

El Hierro Airport – Alghero–Fertilia Airport

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1730
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2784
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1503
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Distance from El Hierro to Alghero

There are several ways to calculate the distance from El Hierro to Alghero. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1729.711 miles
  • 2783.700 kilometers
  • 1503.078 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
  • 1728.024 miles
  • 2780.985 kilometers
  • 1501.612 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 El Hierro to Alghero?

The estimated flight time from El Hierro Airport to Alghero–Fertilia Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Hierro Airport (VDE) and Alghero–Fertilia Airport (AHO)

On average, flying from El Hierro to Alghero generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from El Hierro to Alghero

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Hierro Airport (VDE) and Alghero–Fertilia Airport (AHO).

Airport information

Origin El Hierro Airport
City: El Hierro
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: VDE
ICAO Code: GCHI
Coordinates: 27°48′53″N, 17°53′13″W
Destination Alghero–Fertilia Airport
City: Alghero
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: AHO
ICAO Code: LIEA
Coordinates: 40°37′55″N, 8°17′26″E