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How far is Heraklion from Chania?

The distance between Chania (Chania International Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 60 miles / 96 kilometers / 52 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chania (CHQ) to Heraklion (HER) is 89 miles / 144 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 10 minutes.

Chania International Airport – Heraklion International Airport

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Distance from Chania to Heraklion

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 59.635 miles
  • 95.974 kilometers
  • 51.822 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
  • 59.515 miles
  • 95.780 kilometers
  • 51.717 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 Chania to Heraklion?

The estimated flight time from Chania International Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chania and Heraklion?

There is no time difference between Chania and Heraklion.

Flight carbon footprint between Chania International Airport (CHQ) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)

On average, flying from Chania to Heraklion generates about 34 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 34 kilograms equals 74 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chania to Heraklion

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

Airport information

Origin Chania International Airport
City: Chania
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: CHQ
ICAO Code: LGSA
Coordinates: 35°31′54″N, 24°8′58″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