How far is Heraklion from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 1667 miles / 2683 kilometers / 1449 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LGW) to Heraklion (HER) is 2164 miles / 3483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 58 minutes.
London Gatwick Airport – Heraklion International Airport
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Distance from London to Heraklion
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Heraklion. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1667.152 miles
- 2683.021 kilometers
- 1448.715 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- 1665.236 miles
- 2679.937 kilometers
- 1447.050 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 London to Heraklion?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Heraklion?
The time difference between London and Heraklion is 2 hours. Heraklion is 2 hours ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)
On average, flying from London to Heraklion generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Heraklion
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Heraklion International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Heraklion |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | HER |
| ICAO Code: | LGIR |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E |
Airlines flying from London (LGW) to Heraklion (HER)
| easyJet |
| Transavia France |