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How far is Akureyri from Helsinki?

The distance between Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) and Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) is 1375 miles / 2212 kilometers / 1195 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Helsinki (HEL) to Akureyri (AEY) is 1893 miles / 3047 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 13 minutes.

Helsinki Airport – Akureyri Airport

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Distance from Helsinki to Akureyri

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1374.758 miles
  • 2212.459 kilometers
  • 1194.632 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
  • 1369.714 miles
  • 2204.341 kilometers
  • 1190.249 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 Akureyri?

The estimated flight time from Helsinki Airport to Akureyri Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Akureyri Airport (AEY)

On average, flying from Helsinki to Akureyri generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 378 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 Akureyri

See the map of the shortest flight path between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Akureyri Airport (AEY).

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 Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W