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How far is Heraklion from Ajaccio?

The distance between Ajaccio (Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 993 miles / 1599 kilometers / 863 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ajaccio (AJA) to Heraklion (HER) is 1739 miles / 2798 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 59 minutes.

Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport – Heraklion International Airport

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Distance from Ajaccio to Heraklion

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 993.378 miles
  • 1598.688 kilometers
  • 863.222 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
  • 991.827 miles
  • 1596.191 kilometers
  • 861.874 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 Ajaccio to Heraklion?

The estimated flight time from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)

On average, flying from Ajaccio to Heraklion generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ajaccio to Heraklion

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).

Airport information

Origin Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport
City: Ajaccio
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: AJA
ICAO Code: LFKJ
Coordinates: 41°55′24″N, 8°48′10″E
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