How far is Helsinki from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) is 1151 miles / 1853 kilometers / 1001 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LHR) to Helsinki (HEL) is 1662 miles / 2674 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 47 minutes.
London Heathrow Airport – Helsinki Airport
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Distance from London to Helsinki
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Helsinki. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1151.498 miles
- 1853.156 kilometers
- 1000.624 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- 1148.268 miles
- 1847.958 kilometers
- 997.818 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 London to Helsinki?
The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Helsinki?
The time difference between London and Helsinki is 2 hours. Helsinki is 2 hours ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Helsinki Airport (HEL)
On average, flying from London to Helsinki generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Helsinki
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Helsinki Airport (HEL).
Airport information
| Origin | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| Destination | Helsinki Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Helsinki |
| Country: | Finland  |
| IATA Code: | HEL |
| ICAO Code: | EFHK |
| Coordinates: | 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E |
Airlines flying from London (LHR) to Helsinki (HEL)
| American Airlines |
| British Airways |
| Finnair |
| Malaysia Airlines |