How far is Heraklion from Riga?
The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 1492 miles / 2401 kilometers / 1296 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Heraklion (HER) is 2088 miles / 3360 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 26 minutes.
Riga International Airport – Heraklion International Airport
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Distance from Riga to Heraklion
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riga to Heraklion. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1491.821 miles
- 2400.852 kilometers
- 1296.357 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- 1492.372 miles
- 2401.740 kilometers
- 1296.836 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 Riga to Heraklion?
The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riga and Heraklion?
Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)
On average, flying from Riga to Heraklion generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riga to Heraklion
See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).
Airport information
| Origin | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |
| Destination | Heraklion International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Heraklion |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | HER |
| ICAO Code: | LGIR |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E |