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How far is Kiruna from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Kiruna (Kiruna Airport) is 1006 miles / 1619 kilometers / 874 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moscow (VKO) to Kiruna (KRN) is 1200 miles / 1931 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 28 minutes.

Vnukovo International Airport – Kiruna Airport

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Distance from Moscow to Kiruna

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Moscow to Kiruna. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1005.808 miles
  • 1618.691 kilometers
  • 874.023 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
  • 1003.172 miles
  • 1614.448 kilometers
  • 871.732 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 Moscow to Kiruna?

The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Kiruna Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Kiruna Airport (KRN)

On average, flying from Moscow to Kiruna generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Moscow to Kiruna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Kiruna Airport (KRN).

Airport information

Origin Vnukovo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: VKO
ICAO Code: UUWW
Coordinates: 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E
Destination Kiruna Airport
City: Kiruna
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: KRN
ICAO Code: ESNQ
Coordinates: 67°49′19″N, 20°20′12″E