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How far is Caen from Heraklion?

The distance between Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) and Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) is 1611 miles / 2593 kilometers / 1400 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Heraklion (HER) to Caen (CFR) is 2147 miles / 3456 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 30 minutes.

Heraklion International Airport – Caen – Carpiquet Airport

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Distance from Heraklion to Caen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1611.293 miles
  • 2593.124 kilometers
  • 1400.175 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
  • 1609.151 miles
  • 2589.677 kilometers
  • 1398.314 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 Caen?

The estimated flight time from Heraklion International Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)

On average, flying from Heraklion to Caen generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 411 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 Caen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR).

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 Caen – Carpiquet Airport
City: Caen
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CFR
ICAO Code: LFRK
Coordinates: 49°10′23″N, 0°26′59″W