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How far is Helsinki from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) is 4112 miles / 6617 kilometers / 3573 nautical miles.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Helsinki Airport

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Distance from New York to Helsinki

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4111.912 miles
  • 6617.480 kilometers
  • 3573.154 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
  • 4100.583 miles
  • 6599.248 kilometers
  • 3563.309 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 New York to Helsinki?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Helsinki Airport is 8 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Helsinki Airport (HEL)

On average, flying from New York to Helsinki generates about 470 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 470 kilograms equals 1 037 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to Helsinki

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Helsinki Airport (HEL).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W
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