How far is Kirkwall from Heraklion?
The distance between Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 2069 miles / 3330 kilometers / 1798 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Heraklion (HER) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 2866 miles / 4613 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 12 minutes.
Heraklion International Airport – Kirkwall Airport
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Distance from Heraklion to Kirkwall
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Heraklion to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2069.405 miles
- 3330.385 kilometers
- 1798.264 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- 2067.426 miles
- 3327.200 kilometers
- 1796.544 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 Kirkwall?
The estimated flight time from Heraklion International Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Heraklion and Kirkwall?
The time difference between Heraklion and Kirkwall is 2 hours. Kirkwall is 2 hours behind Heraklion.
Flight carbon footprint between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
On average, flying from Heraklion to Kirkwall generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 497 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 Kirkwall
See the map of the shortest flight path between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).
Airport information
| Origin | Heraklion International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Heraklion |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | HER |
| ICAO Code: | LGIR |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E |
| Destination | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |