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How far is Chania from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Chania (Chania International Airport) is 6139 miles / 9879 kilometers / 5334 nautical miles.

Kelowna International Airport – Chania International Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Chania

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6138.762 miles
  • 9879.380 kilometers
  • 5334.438 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
  • 6123.889 miles
  • 9855.444 kilometers
  • 5321.514 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 Kelowna to Chania?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Chania International Airport is 12 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Chania International Airport (CHQ)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Chania generates about 736 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 736 kilograms equals 1 622 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kelowna to Chania

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

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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