How far is Chania from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Chania (Chania International Airport) is 5462 miles / 8790 kilometers / 4746 nautical miles.

Distance from Raleigh to Chania

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5461.739 miles
• 8789.817 kilometers
• 4746.121 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

• 5449.699 miles
• 8770.440 kilometers
• 4735.659 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 Raleigh to Chania?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Chania International Airport is 10 hours and 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Chania?

The time difference between Raleigh and Chania is 7 hours. Chania is 7 hours ahead of Raleigh.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Chania International Airport (CHQ)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Chania generates about 644 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 644 kilograms equals 1 421 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Chania

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Chania International Airport (CHQ).

Airport information

Origin	Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City:	Raleigh, NC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RDU
ICAO Code:	KRDU
Coordinates:	35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W

Destination	Chania International Airport
City:	Chania
Country:	Greece
IATA Code:	CHQ
ICAO Code:	LGSA
Coordinates:	35°31′54″N, 24°8′58″E