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How far is Kirkwall from Chania?

The distance between Chania (Chania International Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 2030 miles / 3266 kilometers / 1764 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chania (CHQ) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 2853 miles / 4591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 44 minutes.

Chania International Airport – Kirkwall Airport

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2030
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Distance from Chania to Kirkwall

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2029.684 miles
  • 3266.460 kilometers
  • 1763.747 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
  • 2027.805 miles
  • 3263.436 kilometers
  • 1762.115 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 Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Chania International Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chania International Airport (CHQ) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Chania to Kirkwall generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 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 Kirkwall

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

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 Kirkwall Airport
City: Kirkwall
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: KOI
ICAO Code: EGPA
Coordinates: 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W