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How far is Helsinki from Shannon?

The distance between Shannon (Shannon Airport) and Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) is 1380 miles / 2221 kilometers / 1199 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shannon (SNN) to Helsinki (HEL) is 2124 miles / 3419 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 55 minutes.

Shannon Airport – Helsinki Airport

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1380
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2221
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1199
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Distance from Shannon to Helsinki

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1380.237 miles
  • 2221.276 kilometers
  • 1199.393 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
  • 1375.904 miles
  • 2214.303 kilometers
  • 1195.628 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 Shannon to Helsinki?

The estimated flight time from Shannon Airport to Helsinki Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Helsinki Airport (HEL)

On average, flying from Shannon to Helsinki generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shannon to Helsinki

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Helsinki Airport (HEL).

Airport information

Origin Shannon Airport
City: Shannon
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SNN
ICAO Code: EINN
Coordinates: 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″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