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How far is Chania from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Chania (Chania International Airport) is 464 miles / 747 kilometers / 404 nautical miles.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport – Chania International Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Chania

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 464.401 miles
  • 747.380 kilometers
  • 403.553 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
  • 464.512 miles
  • 747.560 kilometers
  • 403.650 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 Istanbul to Chania?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Chania International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Chania International Airport (CHQ)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Chania generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 206 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Chania

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Chania International Airport (CHQ).

Airport information

Origin Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SAW
ICAO Code: LTFJ
Coordinates: 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″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