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How far is Heraklion from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 1272 miles / 2047 kilometers / 1105 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Heraklion (HER) is 1785 miles / 2872 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 50 minutes.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Heraklion International Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Heraklion

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1271.831 miles
  • 2046.814 kilometers
  • 1105.191 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
  • 1270.186 miles
  • 2044.167 kilometers
  • 1103.762 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 Lyon to Heraklion?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)

On average, flying from Lyon to Heraklion generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lyon to Heraklion

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).

Airport information

Origin Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
City: Lyon
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LYS
ICAO Code: LFLL
Coordinates: 45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Lyon (LYS) to Heraklion (HER)

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