How far is Heraklion from Cardiff?
The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 1795 miles / 2889 kilometers / 1560 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Heraklion (HER) is 2325 miles / 3741 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 3 minutes.
Cardiff Airport – Heraklion International Airport
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Distance from Cardiff to Heraklion
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cardiff to Heraklion. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1795.056 miles
- 2888.863 kilometers
- 1559.861 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- 1792.671 miles
- 2885.025 kilometers
- 1557.789 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 Cardiff to Heraklion?
The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Heraklion?
The time difference between Cardiff and Heraklion is 2 hours. Heraklion is 2 hours ahead of Cardiff.
Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)
On average, flying from Cardiff to Heraklion generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cardiff to Heraklion
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).
Airport information
| Origin | Cardiff Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cardiff |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | CWL |
| ICAO Code: | EGFF |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W |
| Destination | Heraklion International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Heraklion |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | HER |
| ICAO Code: | LGIR |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E |
Airlines flying from Cardiff (CWL) to Heraklion (HER)
| Transavia France |