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How far is Bucharest from Heraklion?

The distance between Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 634 miles / 1020 kilometers / 551 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Heraklion (HER) to Bucharest (BBU) is 948 miles / 1526 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 42 minutes.

Heraklion International Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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Distance from Heraklion to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 634.099 miles
  • 1020.483 kilometers
  • 551.017 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
  • 635.007 miles
  • 1021.944 kilometers
  • 551.806 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 Heraklion to Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Heraklion International Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Heraklion and Bucharest?

There is no time difference between Heraklion and Bucharest.

Flight carbon footprint between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

On average, flying from Heraklion to Bucharest generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Heraklion to Bucharest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
City: Bucharest
Country: Romania Flag of Romania
IATA Code: BBU
ICAO Code: LRBS
Coordinates: 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″E