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How far is Heraklion from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 6388 miles / 10281 kilometers / 5551 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Heraklion International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Heraklion

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6388.224 miles
  • 10280.850 kilometers
  • 5551.215 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
  • 6373.164 miles
  • 10256.613 kilometers
  • 5538.128 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 Seattle to Heraklion?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 12 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)

On average, flying from Seattle to Heraklion generates about 770 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 770 kilograms equals 1 697 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Heraklion

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W
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