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How far is Heraklion from Gran Canaria?

The distance between Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 2428 miles / 3907 kilometers / 2110 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gran Canaria (LPA) to Heraklion (HER) is 3622 miles / 5829 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 42 minutes.

Gran Canaria Airport – Heraklion International Airport

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2110
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Distance from Gran Canaria to Heraklion

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2427.672 miles
  • 3906.960 kilometers
  • 2109.589 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
  • 2423.252 miles
  • 3899.847 kilometers
  • 2105.749 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 Gran Canaria to Heraklion?

The estimated flight time from Gran Canaria Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)

On average, flying from Gran Canaria to Heraklion generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 588 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gran Canaria to Heraklion

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).

Airport information

Origin Gran Canaria Airport
City: Gran Canaria
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: LPA
ICAO Code: GCLP
Coordinates: 27°55′54″N, 15°23′11″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