How far is Heraklion from Luqa?
The distance between Luqa (Malta International Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 603 miles / 971 kilometers / 524 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Luqa (MLA) to Heraklion (HER) is 1132 miles / 1821 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 14 minutes.
Malta International Airport – Heraklion International Airport
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Distance from Luqa to Heraklion
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Luqa to Heraklion. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 603.404 miles
- 971.084 kilometers
- 524.343 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- 602.055 miles
- 968.913 kilometers
- 523.171 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 Luqa to Heraklion?
The estimated flight time from Malta International Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Luqa and Heraklion?
The time difference between Luqa and Heraklion is 1 hour. Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Luqa.
Flight carbon footprint between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)
On average, flying from Luqa to Heraklion generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Luqa to Heraklion
See the map of the shortest flight path between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).
Airport information
| Origin | Malta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Luqa |
| Country: | Malta  |
| IATA Code: | MLA |
| ICAO Code: | LMML |
| Coordinates: | 35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″E |
| Destination | Heraklion International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Heraklion |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | HER |
| ICAO Code: | LGIR |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E |