How far is Kithira from Heraklion?
The distance between Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) and Kithira (Kithira Island National Airport) is 138 miles / 221 kilometers / 119 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Heraklion (HER) to Kithira (KIT) is 185 miles / 297 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 31 minutes.
Heraklion International Airport – Kithira Island National Airport
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Distance from Heraklion to Kithira
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Heraklion to Kithira. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 137.518 miles
- 221.314 kilometers
- 119.500 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- 137.341 miles
- 221.028 kilometers
- 119.346 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 Kithira?
The estimated flight time from Heraklion International Airport to Kithira Island National Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Heraklion and Kithira?
Flight carbon footprint between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Kithira Island National Airport (KIT)
On average, flying from Heraklion to Kithira generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 100 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 Kithira
See the map of the shortest flight path between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Kithira Island National Airport (KIT).
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 | Kithira Island National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kithira |
| Country: | Greece |
| IATA Code: | KIT |
| ICAO Code: | LGKC |
| Coordinates: | 36°16′27″N, 23°1′1″E |