How far is Heraklion from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 1689 miles / 2718 kilometers / 1467 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LHR) to Heraklion (HER) is 2188 miles / 3521 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 27 minutes.
London Heathrow 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)- 1688.756 miles
- 2717.789 kilometers
- 1467.489 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- 1686.824 miles
- 2714.680 kilometers
- 1465.810 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 Heathrow Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 3 hours and 41 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)
On average, flying from London to Heraklion generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).
Airport information
| Origin | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| Destination | Heraklion International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Heraklion |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | HER |
| ICAO Code: | LGIR |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E |