How far is Chania from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Chania (Chania International Airport) is 8655 miles / 13929 kilometers / 7521 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Chania International Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Chania
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Chania. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8655.216 miles
- 13929.221 kilometers
- 7521.177 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- 8652.753 miles
- 13925.256 kilometers
- 7519.037 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 Cairns to Chania?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Chania International Airport is 16 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Chania?
The time difference between Cairns and Chania is 8 hours. Chania is 8 hours behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Chania International Airport (CHQ)
On average, flying from Cairns to Chania generates about 1 095 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 095 kilograms equals 2 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Chania
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Chania International Airport (CHQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| Destination | Chania International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chania |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | CHQ |
| ICAO Code: | LGSA |
| Coordinates: | 35°31′54″N, 24°8′58″E |