How far is Funchal from El Hierro?
The distance between El Hierro (El Hierro Airport) and Funchal (Madeira Airport) is 343 miles / 552 kilometers / 298 nautical miles.
El Hierro Airport – Madeira Airport
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Distance from El Hierro to Funchal
There are several ways to calculate the distance from El Hierro to Funchal. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 342.873 miles
- 551.801 kilometers
- 297.949 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- 343.854 miles
- 553.380 kilometers
- 298.801 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 Funchal?
The estimated flight time from El Hierro Airport to Madeira Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between El Hierro and Funchal?
Flight carbon footprint between El Hierro Airport (VDE) and Madeira Airport (FNC)
On average, flying from El Hierro to Funchal generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 166 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from El Hierro to Funchal
See the map of the shortest flight path between El Hierro Airport (VDE) and Madeira Airport (FNC).
Airport information
| Origin | El Hierro Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | El Hierro |
| Country: | Spain  |
| IATA Code: | VDE |
| ICAO Code: | GCHI |
| Coordinates: | 27°48′53″N, 17°53′13″W |
| Destination | Madeira Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Funchal |
| Country: | Portugal  |
| IATA Code: | FNC |
| ICAO Code: | LPMA |
| Coordinates: | 32°41′52″N, 16°46′28″W |