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How far is Chișinău from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Chișinău (Chișinău International Airport) is 1358 miles / 2185 kilometers / 1180 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LHR) to Chișinău (KIV) is 1628 miles / 2620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 53 minutes.

London Heathrow Airport – Chișinău International Airport

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1358
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2185
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1180
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Distance from London to Chișinău

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1357.660 miles
  • 2184.943 kilometers
  • 1179.775 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
  • 1353.751 miles
  • 2178.652 kilometers
  • 1176.378 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 London to Chișinău?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Chișinău International Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Chișinău International Airport (KIV)

On average, flying from London to Chișinău generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Chișinău

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Chișinău International Airport (KIV).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
Destination 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