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How far is Heraklion from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 2804 miles / 4512 kilometers / 2437 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (KEF) to Heraklion (HER) is 3601 miles / 5796 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 192 hours 19 minutes.

Keflavík International Airport – Heraklion International Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Heraklion

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reykjavik to Heraklion. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2803.913 miles
  • 4512.461 kilometers
  • 2436.534 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
  • 2799.446 miles
  • 4505.272 kilometers
  • 2432.652 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 Reykjavik to Heraklion?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Heraklion generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 685 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reykjavik to Heraklion

See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).

Airport information

Origin Keflavík International Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: KEF
ICAO Code: BIKF
Coordinates: 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W
Destination Heraklion International Airport
City: Heraklion
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: HER
ICAO Code: LGIR
Coordinates: 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E