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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Heraklion?

The distance between Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 7117 miles / 11454 kilometers / 6185 nautical miles.

Heraklion International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Heraklion to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7117.383 miles
  • 11454.317 kilometers
  • 6184.836 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
  • 7103.209 miles
  • 11431.507 kilometers
  • 6172.520 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 Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Heraklion International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 13 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Heraklion to Los Angeles generates about 871 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 871 kilograms equals 1 921 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Heraklion to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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 Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W