How far is Heraklion from Recife?
The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 4922 miles / 7921 kilometers / 4277 nautical miles.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Heraklion International Airport
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Distance from Recife to Heraklion
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to Heraklion. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4921.791 miles
- 7920.855 kilometers
- 4276.920 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- 4925.835 miles
- 7927.363 kilometers
- 4280.434 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 Recife to Heraklion?
The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 9 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Recife and Heraklion?
The time difference between Recife and Heraklion is 5 hours. Heraklion is 5 hours ahead of Recife.
Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)
On average, flying from Recife to Heraklion generates about 574 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 574 kilograms equals 1 265 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Recife to Heraklion
See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).
Airport information
| Origin | Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Recife |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | REC |
| ICAO Code: | SBRF |
| Coordinates: | 8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″W |
| Destination | Heraklion International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Heraklion |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | HER |
| ICAO Code: | LGIR |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E |