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How far is Kirkenes from Kirkwall?

The distance between Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) and Kirkenes (Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen) is 1211 miles / 1948 kilometers / 1052 nautical miles.

Kirkwall Airport – Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen

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Distance from Kirkwall to Kirkenes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1210.640 miles
  • 1948.337 kilometers
  • 1052.018 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
  • 1206.598 miles
  • 1941.831 kilometers
  • 1048.505 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 Kirkwall to Kirkenes?

The estimated flight time from Kirkwall Airport to Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN)

On average, flying from Kirkwall to Kirkenes generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kirkwall to Kirkenes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN).

Airport information

Origin Kirkwall Airport
City: Kirkwall
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: KOI
ICAO Code: EGPA
Coordinates: 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W
Destination 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