How far is Heraklion from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 5333 miles / 8583 kilometers / 4634 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Heraklion International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Heraklion
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Heraklion. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5333.002 miles
- 8582.635 kilometers
- 4634.252 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- 5320.856 miles
- 8563.087 kilometers
- 4623.697 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 Washington D.C. to Heraklion?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 10 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Heraklion?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Heraklion generates about 627 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 627 kilograms equals 1 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Heraklion
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Heraklion International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Heraklion |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | HER |
| ICAO Code: | LGIR |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E |