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How far is Kirkenes from Kufra?

The distance between Kufra (Kufra Airport) and Kirkenes (Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen) is 3158 miles / 5082 kilometers / 2744 nautical miles.

Kufra Airport – Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen

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Distance from Kufra to Kirkenes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3157.782 miles
  • 5081.958 kilometers
  • 2744.038 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
  • 3158.527 miles
  • 5083.157 kilometers
  • 2744.685 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 Kufra to Kirkenes?

The estimated flight time from Kufra Airport to Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen is 6 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kufra Airport (AKF) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN)

On average, flying from Kufra to Kirkenes generates about 353 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 353 kilograms equals 779 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kufra to Kirkenes

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

Airport information

Origin Kufra Airport
City: Kufra
Country: Libya Flag of Libya
IATA Code: AKF
ICAO Code: HLKF
Coordinates: 24°10′43″N, 23°18′50″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