How far is Heraklion from Cairo?
The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 510 miles / 821 kilometers / 444 nautical miles.
Cairo International Airport – Heraklion International Airport
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Distance from Cairo to Heraklion
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairo to Heraklion. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 510.405 miles
- 821.418 kilometers
- 443.530 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- 510.542 miles
- 821.638 kilometers
- 443.649 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 Cairo to Heraklion?
The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Heraklion?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)
On average, flying from Cairo to Heraklion generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 221 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairo to Heraklion
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E |
| Destination | Heraklion International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Heraklion |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | HER |
| ICAO Code: | LGIR |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E |