How far is Heraklion from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 6004 miles / 9662 kilometers / 5217 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Heraklion International Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Heraklion
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Heraklion. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6003.870 miles
- 9662.292 kilometers
- 5217.220 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- 6011.702 miles
- 9674.896 kilometers
- 5224.026 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 Rio De Janeiro to Heraklion?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 11 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Heraklion?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Heraklion generates about 717 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 717 kilograms equals 1 581 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Heraklion
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).
Airport information
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |
| Destination | Heraklion International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Heraklion |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | HER |
| ICAO Code: | LGIR |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E |