How far is Istanbul from Heraklion?
The distance between Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 436 miles / 702 kilometers / 379 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Heraklion (HER) to Istanbul (ISL) is 877 miles / 1411 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 10 minutes.
Heraklion International Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport
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Distance from Heraklion to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Heraklion to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 436.176 miles
- 701.957 kilometers
- 379.027 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- 436.572 miles
- 702.595 kilometers
- 379.371 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 Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Heraklion International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Heraklion and Istanbul?
The time difference between Heraklion and Istanbul is 1 hour. Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Heraklion.
Flight carbon footprint between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)
On average, flying from Heraklion to Istanbul generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 197 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 Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).
Airport information
| Origin | Heraklion International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Heraklion |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | HER |
| ICAO Code: | LGIR |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |