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How far is Helgoland from Chania?

The distance between Chania (Chania International Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 1507 miles / 2425 kilometers / 1309 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chania (CHQ) to Helgoland (HGL) is 1914 miles / 3081 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 18 minutes.

Chania International Airport – Heligoland Airport

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Distance from Chania to Helgoland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1506.731 miles
  • 2424.848 kilometers
  • 1309.313 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
  • 1506.269 miles
  • 2424.105 kilometers
  • 1308.912 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 Chania to Helgoland?

The estimated flight time from Chania International Airport to Heligoland Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chania International Airport (CHQ) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from Chania to Helgoland generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chania to Helgoland

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Heligoland Airport
City: Helgoland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HGL
ICAO Code: EDXH
Coordinates: 54°11′7″N, 7°54′56″E