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How far is Heraklion from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 5210 miles / 8385 kilometers / 4527 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Heraklion International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Heraklion

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5210.013 miles
  • 8384.703 kilometers
  • 4527.377 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
  • 5200.812 miles
  • 8369.895 kilometers
  • 4519.382 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 Guangzhou to Heraklion?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 10 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Heraklion generates about 611 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 611 kilograms equals 1 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Heraklion

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″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