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How far is Frankfurt from Heraklion?

The distance between Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 1315 miles / 2116 kilometers / 1143 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Heraklion (HER) to Frankfurt (FRA) is 1688 miles / 2717 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 55 minutes.

Heraklion International Airport – Frankfurt Airport

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1315
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Distance from Heraklion to Frankfurt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1315.008 miles
  • 2116.301 kilometers
  • 1142.711 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
  • 1314.362 miles
  • 2115.260 kilometers
  • 1142.149 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 Frankfurt?

The estimated flight time from Heraklion International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

On average, flying from Heraklion to Frankfurt generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 Frankfurt

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

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 Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E

Airlines flying from Heraklion (HER) to Frankfurt (FRA)

Aegean Airlines
Condor Flugdienst
Lufthansa
TUI fly Deutschland