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How far is Galway from Chania?

The distance between Chania (Chania International Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 2017 miles / 3245 kilometers / 1752 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chania (CHQ) to Galway (GWY) is 2624 miles / 4223 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 45 minutes.

Chania International Airport – Galway Airport

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Distance from Chania to Galway

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chania to Galway. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2016.500 miles
  • 3245.243 kilometers
  • 1752.291 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
  • 2013.536 miles
  • 3240.472 kilometers
  • 1749.715 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 Chania to Galway?

The estimated flight time from Chania International Airport to Galway Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chania International Airport (CHQ) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from Chania to Galway generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chania to Galway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chania International Airport (CHQ) and Galway Airport (GWY).

Airport information

Origin Chania International Airport
City: Chania
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: CHQ
ICAO Code: LGSA
Coordinates: 35°31′54″N, 24°8′58″E
Destination Galway Airport
City: Galway
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: GWY
ICAO Code: EICM
Coordinates: 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W