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How far is Chișinău from Minsk?

The distance between Minsk (Minsk National Airport) and Chișinău (Chișinău International Airport) is 482 miles / 776 kilometers / 419 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minsk (MSQ) to Chișinău (KIV) is 784 miles / 1262 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 50 minutes.

Minsk National Airport – Chișinău International Airport

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Distance from Minsk to Chișinău

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 482.342 miles
  • 776.254 kilometers
  • 419.144 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
  • 482.153 miles
  • 775.950 kilometers
  • 418.979 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 Minsk to Chișinău?

The estimated flight time from Minsk National Airport to Chișinău International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minsk National Airport (MSQ) and Chișinău International Airport (KIV)

On average, flying from Minsk to Chișinău generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 212 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minsk to Chișinău

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minsk National Airport (MSQ) and Chișinău International Airport (KIV).

Airport information

Origin Minsk National Airport
City: Minsk
Country: Belarus Flag of Belarus
IATA Code: MSQ
ICAO Code: UMMS
Coordinates: 53°52′56″N, 28°1′50″E
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