How far is Heraklion from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 6508 miles / 10473 kilometers / 5655 nautical miles.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Heraklion International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Heraklion
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Heraklion. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6507.588 miles
- 10472.948 kilometers
- 5654.939 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- 6494.802 miles
- 10452.371 kilometers
- 5643.829 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 Houston to Heraklion?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 12 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Heraklion?
The time difference between Houston and Heraklion is 8 hours. Heraklion is 8 hours ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)
On average, flying from Houston to Heraklion generates about 786 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 786 kilograms equals 1 733 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Houston to Heraklion
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
| Destination | Heraklion International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Heraklion |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | HER |
| ICAO Code: | LGIR |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E |