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How far is Kirkenes from Gothenburg?

The distance between Gothenburg (Säve airport) and Kirkenes (Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen) is 987 miles / 1588 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gothenburg (GSE) to Kirkenes (KKN) is 1219 miles / 1962 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 16 minutes.

Säve airport – Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen

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Distance from Gothenburg to Kirkenes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 986.936 miles
  • 1588.320 kilometers
  • 857.624 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
  • 984.111 miles
  • 1583.773 kilometers
  • 855.169 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 Gothenburg to Kirkenes?

The estimated flight time from Säve airport to Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gothenburg and Kirkenes?

There is no time difference between Gothenburg and Kirkenes.

Flight carbon footprint between Säve airport (GSE) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN)

On average, flying from Gothenburg to Kirkenes generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gothenburg to Kirkenes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Säve airport (GSE) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN).

Airport information

Origin Säve airport
City: Gothenburg
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: GSE
ICAO Code: ESGP
Coordinates: 57°46′28″N, 11°52′13″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