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How far is Kirkenes from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Kirkenes (Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen) is 1659 miles / 2670 kilometers / 1442 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Kirkenes (KKN) is 2311 miles / 3719 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 0 minutes.

Cardiff Airport – Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen

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Distance from Cardiff to Kirkenes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1659.168 miles
  • 2670.171 kilometers
  • 1441.777 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
  • 1654.758 miles
  • 2663.075 kilometers
  • 1437.946 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 Cardiff to Kirkenes?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Kirkenes generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cardiff to Kirkenes

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

Airport information

Origin Cardiff Airport
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: CWL
ICAO Code: EGFF
Coordinates: 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W
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