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How far is Altenburg from Heraklion?

The distance between Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) and Altenburg (Leipzig–Altenburg Airport) is 1251 miles / 2014 kilometers / 1087 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Heraklion (HER) to Altenburg (AOC) is 1598 miles / 2571 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 27 minutes.

Heraklion International Airport – Leipzig–Altenburg Airport

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1251
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Distance from Heraklion to Altenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1251.439 miles
  • 2013.996 kilometers
  • 1087.471 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
  • 1251.417 miles
  • 2013.960 kilometers
  • 1087.451 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 Heraklion to Altenburg?

The estimated flight time from Heraklion International Airport to Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC)

On average, flying from Heraklion to Altenburg generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Heraklion to Altenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Leipzig–Altenburg Airport
City: Altenburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: AOC
ICAO Code: EDAC
Coordinates: 50°58′55″N, 12°30′22″E