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How far is Kirkenes from Van?

The distance between Van (Van Ferit Melen Airport) and Kirkenes (Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen) is 2218 miles / 3570 kilometers / 1927 nautical miles.

Van Ferit Melen Airport – Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen

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2218
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3570
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1927
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Distance from Van to Kirkenes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2218.047 miles
  • 3569.600 kilometers
  • 1927.430 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
  • 2215.737 miles
  • 3565.883 kilometers
  • 1925.423 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 Van to Kirkenes?

The estimated flight time from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN)

On average, flying from Van to Kirkenes generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 535 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Van to Kirkenes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN).

Airport information

Origin Van Ferit Melen Airport
City: Van
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: VAN
ICAO Code: LTCI
Coordinates: 38°28′5″N, 43°19′56″E
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