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How far is Heraklion from Copenhagen?

The distance between Copenhagen (Copenhagen Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 1521 miles / 2448 kilometers / 1322 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Copenhagen (CPH) to Heraklion (HER) is 1930 miles / 3106 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 51 minutes.

Copenhagen Airport – Heraklion International Airport

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1521
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Distance from Copenhagen to Heraklion

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1521.391 miles
  • 2448.441 kilometers
  • 1322.052 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
  • 1521.372 miles
  • 2448.411 kilometers
  • 1322.036 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 Copenhagen to Heraklion?

The estimated flight time from Copenhagen Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)

On average, flying from Copenhagen to Heraklion generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Copenhagen to Heraklion

See the map of the shortest flight path between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).

Airport information

Origin Copenhagen Airport
City: Copenhagen
Country: Denmark Flag of Denmark
IATA Code: CPH
ICAO Code: EKCH
Coordinates: 55°37′4″N, 12°39′21″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