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How far is Chania from Lugano?

The distance between Lugano (Lugano Airport) and Chania (Chania International Airport) is 1074 miles / 1729 kilometers / 933 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lugano (LUG) to Chania (CHQ) is 1557 miles / 2506 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 34 minutes.

Lugano Airport – Chania International Airport

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Distance from Lugano to Chania

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1074.241 miles
  • 1728.824 kilometers
  • 933.490 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
  • 1073.386 miles
  • 1727.448 kilometers
  • 932.747 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 Lugano to Chania?

The estimated flight time from Lugano Airport to Chania International Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lugano Airport (LUG) and Chania International Airport (CHQ)

On average, flying from Lugano to Chania generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lugano to Chania

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

Airport information

Origin Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″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