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How far is Heraklion from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 6040 miles / 9721 kilometers / 5249 nautical miles.

Memphis International Airport – Heraklion International Airport

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Distance from Memphis to Heraklion

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6040.427 miles
  • 9721.125 kilometers
  • 5248.987 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
  • 6027.481 miles
  • 9700.290 kilometers
  • 5237.737 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 Memphis to Heraklion?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 11 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)

On average, flying from Memphis to Heraklion generates about 722 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 722 kilograms equals 1 592 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Memphis to Heraklion

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

Airport information

Origin Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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