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How far is Heraklion from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 2606 miles / 4195 kilometers / 2265 nautical miles.

Kotoka International Airport – Heraklion International Airport

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2606
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4195
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2265
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Distance from Accra to Heraklion

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Accra to Heraklion. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2606.374 miles
  • 4194.553 kilometers
  • 2264.877 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
  • 2611.581 miles
  • 4202.932 kilometers
  • 2269.402 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 Accra to Heraklion?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)

On average, flying from Accra to Heraklion generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 634 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Accra to Heraklion

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).

Airport information

Origin Kotoka International Airport
City: Accra
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: ACC
ICAO Code: DGAA
Coordinates: 5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″W
Destination Heraklion International Airport
City: Heraklion
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: HER
ICAO Code: LGIR
Coordinates: 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E