How far is Heraklion from Patras?
The distance between Patras (Patras Araxos Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 285 miles / 458 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Patras (GPA) to Heraklion (HER) is 362 miles / 582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 49 minutes.
Patras Araxos Airport – Heraklion International Airport
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Distance from Patras to Heraklion
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Patras to Heraklion. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 284.547 miles
- 457.935 kilometers
- 247.265 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- 284.460 miles
- 457.793 kilometers
- 247.189 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 Patras to Heraklion?
The estimated flight time from Patras Araxos Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Patras and Heraklion?
Flight carbon footprint between Patras Araxos Airport (GPA) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)
On average, flying from Patras to Heraklion generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Patras to Heraklion
See the map of the shortest flight path between Patras Araxos Airport (GPA) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).
Airport information
| Origin | Patras Araxos Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Patras |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | GPA |
| ICAO Code: | LGRX |
| Coordinates: | 38°9′3″N, 21°25′32″E |
| Destination | Heraklion International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Heraklion |
| Country: | Greece |
| IATA Code: | HER |
| ICAO Code: | LGIR |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E |