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How far is Kirkenes from Luhansk?

The distance between Luhansk (Luhansk International Airport) and Kirkenes (Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen) is 1509 miles / 2428 kilometers / 1311 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luhansk (VSG) to Kirkenes (KKN) is 1996 miles / 3212 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 50 minutes.

Luhansk International Airport – Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen

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Distance from Luhansk to Kirkenes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1508.899 miles
  • 2428.337 kilometers
  • 1311.197 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
  • 1506.135 miles
  • 2423.890 kilometers
  • 1308.796 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 Luhansk to Kirkenes?

The estimated flight time from Luhansk International Airport to Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luhansk International Airport (VSG) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN)

On average, flying from Luhansk to Kirkenes generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Luhansk to Kirkenes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luhansk International Airport (VSG) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN).

Airport information

Origin Luhansk International Airport
City: Luhansk
Country: Ukraine Flag of Ukraine
IATA Code: VSG
ICAO Code: UKCW
Coordinates: 48°25′2″N, 39°22′26″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