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How far is Heraklion from Catania?

The distance between Catania (Catania–Fontanarossa Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 582 miles / 937 kilometers / 506 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Catania (CTA) to Heraklion (HER) is 997 miles / 1604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 55 minutes.

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport – Heraklion International Airport

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Distance from Catania to Heraklion

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 582.168 miles
  • 936.908 kilometers
  • 505.890 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
  • 580.993 miles
  • 935.017 kilometers
  • 504.869 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 Catania to Heraklion?

The estimated flight time from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)

On average, flying from Catania to Heraklion generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Catania to Heraklion

See the map of the shortest flight path between Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).

Airport information

Origin Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
City: Catania
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: CTA
ICAO Code: LICC
Coordinates: 37°28′0″N, 15°3′59″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