How far is Heraklion from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 5332 miles / 8581 kilometers / 4633 nautical miles.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Heraklion International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Heraklion
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Heraklion. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5331.846 miles
- 8580.775 kilometers
- 4633.248 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- 5320.813 miles
- 8563.019 kilometers
- 4623.660 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 Shanghai to Heraklion?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 10 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Heraklion?
The time difference between Shanghai and Heraklion is 6 hours. Heraklion is 6 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Heraklion generates about 627 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 627 kilograms equals 1 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Heraklion
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |
| Destination | Heraklion International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Heraklion |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | HER |
| ICAO Code: | LGIR |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E |