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How far is London from Heraklion?

The distance between Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 1689 miles / 2718 kilometers / 1467 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Heraklion (HER) to London (LHR) is 2185 miles / 3517 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 26 minutes.

Heraklion International Airport – London Heathrow Airport

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Distance from Heraklion to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1688.756 miles
  • 2717.789 kilometers
  • 1467.489 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
  • 1686.824 miles
  • 2714.680 kilometers
  • 1465.810 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Heraklion International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

On average, flying from Heraklion to London generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 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 London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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 London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W