How far is London from Helsinki?
The distance between Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 1158 miles / 1863 kilometers / 1006 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Helsinki (HEL) to London (LGW) is 1637 miles / 2635 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 18 minutes.
Helsinki Airport – London Gatwick Airport
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Distance from Helsinki to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Helsinki to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1157.844 miles
- 1863.369 kilometers
- 1006.139 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- 1154.656 miles
- 1858.239 kilometers
- 1003.369 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Helsinki Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Helsinki and London?
The time difference between Helsinki and London is 2 hours. London is 2 hours behind Helsinki.
Flight carbon footprint between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On average, flying from Helsinki to London generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Airport information
| Origin | Helsinki Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Helsinki |
| Country: | Finland  |
| IATA Code: | HEL |
| ICAO Code: | EFHK |
| Coordinates: | 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E |
| Destination | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
Airlines flying from Helsinki (HEL) to London (LGW)
| Norwegian Air Shuttle |