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How far is Kirkenes from Helsinki?

The distance between Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) and Kirkenes (Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen) is 667 miles / 1074 kilometers / 580 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Helsinki (HEL) to Kirkenes (KKN) is 829 miles / 1334 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 19 minutes.

Helsinki Airport – Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen

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Distance from Helsinki to Kirkenes

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Helsinki to Kirkenes. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 667.066 miles
  • 1073.538 kilometers
  • 579.664 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
  • 665.257 miles
  • 1070.628 kilometers
  • 578.093 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 Helsinki to Kirkenes?

The estimated flight time from Helsinki Airport to Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN)

On average, flying from Helsinki to Kirkenes generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Helsinki to Kirkenes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN).

Airport information

Origin Helsinki Airport
City: Helsinki
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: HEL
ICAO Code: EFHK
Coordinates: 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E
Destination Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen
City: Kirkenes
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: KKN
ICAO Code: ENKR
Coordinates: 69°43′32″N, 29°53′28″E