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How far is Heraklion from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 4784 miles / 7699 kilometers / 4157 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Heraklion International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Heraklion

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4783.820 miles
  • 7698.812 kilometers
  • 4157.026 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
  • 4772.730 miles
  • 7680.964 kilometers
  • 4147.389 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 Beijing to Heraklion?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 9 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)

On average, flying from Beijing to Heraklion generates about 556 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 556 kilograms equals 1 225 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Heraklion

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E
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