How far is Heraklion from Kithira?
The distance between Kithira (Kithira Island National Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 138 miles / 221 kilometers / 119 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kithira (KIT) to Heraklion (HER) is 185 miles / 297 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 33 minutes.
Kithira Island National Airport – Heraklion International Airport
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Distance from Kithira to Heraklion
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kithira to Heraklion. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 137.518 miles
- 221.314 kilometers
- 119.500 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- 137.341 miles
- 221.028 kilometers
- 119.346 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 Kithira to Heraklion?
The estimated flight time from Kithira Island National Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kithira and Heraklion?
Flight carbon footprint between Kithira Island National Airport (KIT) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)
On average, flying from Kithira to Heraklion generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 100 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kithira to Heraklion
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kithira Island National Airport (KIT) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).
Airport information
| Origin | Kithira Island National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kithira |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | KIT |
| ICAO Code: | LGKC |
| Coordinates: | 36°16′27″N, 23°1′1″E |
| Destination | Heraklion International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Heraklion |
| Country: | Greece |
| IATA Code: | HER |
| ICAO Code: | LGIR |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E |