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How far is Kars from Helsinki?

The distance between Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) and Kars (Kars Harakani Airport) is 1571 miles / 2529 kilometers / 1365 nautical miles.

Helsinki Airport – Kars Harakani Airport

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1571
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1365
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Distance from Helsinki to Kars

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1571.190 miles
  • 2528.585 kilometers
  • 1365.327 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
  • 1569.582 miles
  • 2525.998 kilometers
  • 1363.930 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 Kars?

The estimated flight time from Helsinki Airport to Kars Harakani Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Kars Harakani Airport (KSY)

On average, flying from Helsinki to Kars generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Helsinki to Kars

See the map of the shortest flight path between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Kars Harakani Airport (KSY).

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 Kars Harakani Airport
City: Kars
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: KSY
ICAO Code: LTCF
Coordinates: 40°33′43″N, 43°6′54″E