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How far is Lorient from Helsinki?

The distance between Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) and Lorient (Lorient South Brittany Airport) is 1427 miles / 2297 kilometers / 1240 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Helsinki (HEL) to Lorient (LRT) is 1919 miles / 3088 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 59 minutes.

Helsinki Airport – Lorient South Brittany Airport

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1427
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1240
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Distance from Helsinki to Lorient

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1427.365 miles
  • 2297.121 kilometers
  • 1240.346 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
  • 1423.891 miles
  • 2291.530 kilometers
  • 1237.327 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 Lorient?

The estimated flight time from Helsinki Airport to Lorient South Brittany Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT)

On average, flying from Helsinki to Lorient generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Lorient

See the map of the shortest flight path between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT).

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 Lorient South Brittany Airport
City: Lorient
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LRT
ICAO Code: LFRH
Coordinates: 47°45′38″N, 3°26′24″W