How far is Heraklion from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 436 miles / 702 kilometers / 379 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (ISL) to Heraklion (HER) is 877 miles / 1412 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 8 minutes.
Istanbul Atatürk Airport – Heraklion International Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Heraklion
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Heraklion. 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 Istanbul to Heraklion?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Heraklion?
The time difference between Istanbul and Heraklion is 1 hour. Heraklion is 1 hour behind Istanbul.
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Heraklion 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 Istanbul to Heraklion
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |
| Destination | Heraklion International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Heraklion |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | HER |
| ICAO Code: | LGIR |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E |