How far is Heraklion from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 2069 miles / 3330 kilometers / 1798 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Heraklion (HER) is 3013 miles / 4849 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 46 minutes.
Sumburgh Airport – Heraklion International Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Heraklion
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Heraklion. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2068.886 miles
- 3329.550 kilometers
- 1797.813 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- 2067.102 miles
- 3326.678 kilometers
- 1796.262 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 Shetland to Heraklion?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Heraklion?
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)
On average, flying from Shetland to Heraklion generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 496 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shetland to Heraklion
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).
Airport information
| Origin | Sumburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shetland |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LSI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPB |
| Coordinates: | 59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W |
| Destination | Heraklion International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Heraklion |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | HER |
| ICAO Code: | LGIR |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E |