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How far is Chania from Kiel?

The distance between Kiel (Kiel Airport) and Chania (Chania International Airport) is 1465 miles / 2358 kilometers / 1273 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kiel (KEL) to Chania (CHQ) is 1891 miles / 3044 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 47 minutes.

Kiel Airport – Chania International Airport

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1465
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Distance from Kiel to Chania

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1465.306 miles
  • 2358.181 kilometers
  • 1273.316 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
  • 1465.121 miles
  • 2357.883 kilometers
  • 1273.155 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 Kiel to Chania?

The estimated flight time from Kiel Airport to Chania International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kiel Airport (KEL) and Chania International Airport (CHQ)

On average, flying from Kiel to Chania generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kiel to Chania

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

Airport information

Origin Kiel Airport
City: Kiel
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: KEL
ICAO Code: EDHK
Coordinates: 54°22′45″N, 10°8′43″E
Destination 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