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How far is Riga from Chania?

The distance between Chania (Chania International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 1478 miles / 2378 kilometers / 1284 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chania (CHQ) to Riga (RIX) is 2068 miles / 3328 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 46 minutes.

Chania International Airport – Riga International Airport

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Distance from Chania to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1477.534 miles
  • 2377.861 kilometers
  • 1283.942 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
  • 1478.063 miles
  • 2378.712 kilometers
  • 1284.402 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 Riga?

The estimated flight time from Chania International Airport to Riga International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chania and Riga?

There is no time difference between Chania and Riga.

Flight carbon footprint between Chania International Airport (CHQ) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Chania to Riga generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Riga

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

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 Riga International Airport
City: Riga
Country: Latvia Flag of Latvia
IATA Code: RIX
ICAO Code: EVRA
Coordinates: 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E