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How far is Heraklion from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 1989 miles / 3201 kilometers / 1728 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Heraklion (HER) is 2562 miles / 4123 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 17 minutes.

Glasgow Airport – Heraklion International Airport

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1989
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3201
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1728
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Distance from Glasgow to Heraklion

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1988.953 miles
  • 3200.909 kilometers
  • 1728.353 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
  • 1986.698 miles
  • 3197.281 kilometers
  • 1726.394 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 Glasgow to Heraklion?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Heraklion generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Glasgow to Heraklion

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

Airport information

Origin Glasgow Airport
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: GLA
ICAO Code: EGPF
Coordinates: 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″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

Airlines flying from Glasgow (GLA) to Heraklion (HER)

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