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How far is Cherbourg from Heraklion?

The distance between Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 1667 miles / 2683 kilometers / 1449 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Heraklion (HER) to Cherbourg (CER) is 2215 miles / 3564 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 54 minutes.

Heraklion International Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport

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Distance from Heraklion to Cherbourg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1667.163 miles
  • 2683.038 kilometers
  • 1448.725 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
  • 1664.908 miles
  • 2679.410 kilometers
  • 1446.766 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 Cherbourg?

The estimated flight time from Heraklion International Airport to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)

On average, flying from Heraklion to Cherbourg generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 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 Cherbourg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).

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 Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W