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How far is Helsinki from Kiel?

The distance between Kiel (Kiel Airport) and Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) is 687 miles / 1106 kilometers / 597 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kiel (KEL) to Helsinki (HEL) is 1089 miles / 1753 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 32 minutes.

Kiel Airport – Helsinki Airport

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687
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1106
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597
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Distance from Kiel to Helsinki

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 687.462 miles
  • 1106.363 kilometers
  • 597.388 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
  • 685.546 miles
  • 1103.279 kilometers
  • 595.723 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 Kiel to Helsinki?

The estimated flight time from Kiel Airport to Helsinki Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kiel Airport (KEL) and Helsinki Airport (HEL)

On average, flying from Kiel to Helsinki generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kiel to Helsinki

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kiel Airport (KEL) and Helsinki Airport (HEL).

Airport information

Origin Kiel Airport
City: Kiel
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: KEL
ICAO Code: EDHK
Coordinates: 54°22′45″N, 10°8′43″E
Destination Helsinki Airport
City: Helsinki
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: HEL
ICAO Code: EFHK
Coordinates: 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E