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How far is Heraklion from Algiers?

The distance between Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 1231 miles / 1981 kilometers / 1070 nautical miles.

Houari Boumediene Airport – Heraklion International Airport

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Distance from Algiers to Heraklion

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1231.175 miles
  • 1981.384 kilometers
  • 1069.862 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
  • 1228.406 miles
  • 1976.928 kilometers
  • 1067.456 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 Algiers to Heraklion?

The estimated flight time from Houari Boumediene Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)

On average, flying from Algiers to Heraklion generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Algiers to Heraklion

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).

Airport information

Origin Houari Boumediene Airport
City: Algiers
Country: Algeria Flag of Algeria
IATA Code: ALG
ICAO Code: DAAG
Coordinates: 36°41′27″N, 3°12′55″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