Flight Carbon Footprint Calculator
Calculate your carbon footprint from the flight distance and type.
km
Result
765 kg CO₂
Carbon footprint: 765 kg CO₂
Result in all units
Step-by-step solution
CO₂ = distance × factor
What Is a Flight Carbon Footprint?
A flight carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide emitted per passenger on an air journey. It depends on the flight distance.
How is it calculated?
How Is It Calculated?
CO₂ ≈ flight distance × per-passenger emission factor
- Enter the distance between departure and arrival (km).
- Different factors are applied for short and long flights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are short flights more polluting per km?
Since takeoff and climb consume the most fuel, emissions per km are higher on short flights.