How far is Heraklion from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 5189 miles / 8351 kilometers / 4509 nautical miles.

Distance from Nanjing to Heraklion

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5189.005 miles
• 8350.895 kilometers
• 4509.122 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

• 5178.153 miles
• 8333.430 kilometers
• 4499.692 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 Nanjing to Heraklion?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 10 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nanjing and Heraklion?

The time difference between Nanjing and Heraklion is 6 hours. Heraklion is 6 hours behind Nanjing.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Heraklion generates about 609 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 609 kilograms equals 1 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Heraklion

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).

Airport information

Origin	Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City:	Nanjing
Country:	China
IATA Code:	NKG
ICAO Code:	ZSNJ
Coordinates:	31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E

Destination	Heraklion International Airport
City:	Heraklion
Country:	Greece
IATA Code:	HER
ICAO Code:	LGIR
Coordinates:	35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E