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How far is Kiel from Heraklion?

The distance between Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) and Kiel (Kiel Airport) is 1501 miles / 2415 kilometers / 1304 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Heraklion (HER) to Kiel (KEL) is 1903 miles / 3062 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 12 minutes.

Heraklion International Airport – Kiel Airport

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Distance from Heraklion to Kiel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1500.714 miles
  • 2415.165 kilometers
  • 1304.085 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
  • 1500.439 miles
  • 2414.722 kilometers
  • 1303.846 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 Kiel?

The estimated flight time from Heraklion International Airport to Kiel Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Kiel Airport (KEL)

On average, flying from Heraklion to Kiel generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 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 Kiel

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

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 Kiel Airport
City: Kiel
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: KEL
ICAO Code: EDHK
Coordinates: 54°22′45″N, 10°8′43″E