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How far is Chania from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Chania (Chania International Airport) is 2749 miles / 4424 kilometers / 2389 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (RKV) to Chania (CHQ) is 3562 miles / 5732 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 191 hours 14 minutes.

Reykjavík Airport – Chania International Airport

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2749
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2389
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Distance from Reykjavik to Chania

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2748.707 miles
  • 4423.615 kilometers
  • 2388.561 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
  • 2744.415 miles
  • 4416.708 kilometers
  • 2384.831 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 Reykjavik to Chania?

The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to Chania International Airport is 5 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Chania International Airport (CHQ)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Chania generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 671 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reykjavik to Chania

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

Airport information

Origin Reykjavík Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: RKV
ICAO Code: BIRK
Coordinates: 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W
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