How far is Heraklion from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 1469 miles / 2363 kilometers / 1276 nautical miles.

Distance from Riyadh to Heraklion

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1468.581 miles
• 2363.452 kilometers
• 1276.162 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

• 1467.451 miles
• 2361.634 kilometers
• 1275.180 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 Riyadh to Heraklion?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Heraklion?

The time difference between Riyadh and Heraklion is 1 hour. Heraklion is 1 hour behind Riyadh.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Heraklion generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Heraklion

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).

Airport information

Origin	King Khalid International Airport
City:	Riyadh
Country:	Saudi Arabia
IATA Code:	RUH
ICAO Code:	OERK
Coordinates:	24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E

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