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How far is Lugano from Chișinău?

The distance between Chișinău (Chișinău International Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 955 miles / 1537 kilometers / 830 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chișinău (KIV) to Lugano (LUG) is 1314 miles / 2114 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 33 minutes.

Chișinău International Airport – Lugano Airport

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955
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830
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Distance from Chișinău to Lugano

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chișinău to Lugano. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 955.050 miles
  • 1537.004 kilometers
  • 829.916 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
  • 952.317 miles
  • 1532.605 kilometers
  • 827.540 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 Chișinău to Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Chișinău International Airport to Lugano Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chișinău International Airport (KIV) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Chișinău to Lugano generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chișinău to Lugano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chișinău International Airport (KIV) and Lugano Airport (LUG).

Airport information

Origin Chișinău International Airport
City: Chișinău
Country: Moldova Flag of Moldova
IATA Code: KIV
ICAO Code: LUKK
Coordinates: 46°55′39″N, 28°55′51″E
Destination Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E