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How far is Istanbul from Kirkenes?

The distance between Kirkenes (Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 1989 miles / 3201 kilometers / 1728 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kirkenes (KKN) to Istanbul (ISL) is 2858 miles / 4599 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 29 minutes.

Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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1989
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3201
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1728
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Distance from Kirkenes to Istanbul

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kirkenes to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1989.008 miles
  • 3200.998 kilometers
  • 1728.401 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
  • 1986.740 miles
  • 3197.348 kilometers
  • 1726.430 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 Kirkenes to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Kirkenes to Istanbul generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kirkenes to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen
City: Kirkenes
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: KKN
ICAO Code: ENKR
Coordinates: 69°43′32″N, 29°53′28″E
Destination Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: ISL
ICAO Code: LTBA
Coordinates: 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E