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How far is Limnos from Heraklion?

The distance between Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) and Limnos (Lemnos International Airport) is 316 miles / 508 kilometers / 274 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Heraklion (HER) to Limnos (LXS) is 812 miles / 1306 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 56 minutes.

Heraklion International Airport – Lemnos International Airport

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Distance from Heraklion to Limnos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 315.699 miles
  • 508.068 kilometers
  • 274.335 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
  • 316.283 miles
  • 509.008 kilometers
  • 274.842 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 Limnos?

The estimated flight time from Heraklion International Airport to Lemnos International Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Heraklion and Limnos?

There is no time difference between Heraklion and Limnos.

Flight carbon footprint between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Lemnos International Airport (LXS)

On average, flying from Heraklion to Limnos generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 158 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 Limnos

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

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 Lemnos International Airport
City: Limnos
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: LXS
ICAO Code: LGLM
Coordinates: 39°55′1″N, 25°14′10″E