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How far is Heraklion from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 5199 miles / 8367 kilometers / 4518 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Heraklion International Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Heraklion

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5199.113 miles
  • 8367.162 kilometers
  • 4517.906 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
  • 5187.143 miles
  • 8347.898 kilometers
  • 4507.504 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 Philadelphia to Heraklion?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 10 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Heraklion generates about 610 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 610 kilograms equals 1 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Heraklion

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

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W
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