How far is Kirkenes from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Kirkenes (Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen) is 1125 miles / 1811 kilometers / 978 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Kirkenes (KKN) is 2999 miles / 4827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 43 minutes.
Sumburgh Airport – Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen
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Distance from Shetland to Kirkenes
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Kirkenes. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1125.338 miles
- 1811.056 kilometers
- 977.892 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- 1121.519 miles
- 1804.910 kilometers
- 974.573 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 Shetland to Kirkenes?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Kirkenes?
The time difference between Shetland and Kirkenes is 1 hour. Kirkenes is 1 hour ahead of Shetland.
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN)
On average, flying from Shetland to Kirkenes generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shetland to Kirkenes
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN).
Airport information
| Origin | Sumburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shetland |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LSI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPB |
| Coordinates: | 59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W |
| Destination | Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkenes |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | KKN |
| ICAO Code: | ENKR |
| Coordinates: | 69°43′32″N, 29°53′28″E |