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How far is Heraklion from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 742 miles / 1195 kilometers / 645 nautical miles.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Heraklion International Airport

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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Heraklion

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Heraklion. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 742.401 miles
  • 1194.778 kilometers
  • 645.128 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
  • 742.576 miles
  • 1195.060 kilometers
  • 645.281 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 Sharm el-Sheikh to Heraklion?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sharm el-Sheikh and Heraklion?

There is no time difference between Sharm el-Sheikh and Heraklion.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Heraklion generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sharm el-Sheikh to Heraklion

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).

Airport information

Origin Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
City: Sharm el-Sheikh
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: SSH
ICAO Code: HESH
Coordinates: 27°58′38″N, 34°23′42″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