Distance from Helsinki to Vaasa
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Helsinki, until about 1930 known in English by its Swedish name of Helsingfors, is the capital and most populous city in Finland. It is on the shore of the Gulf of Finland and is the seat of southern Finland's Uusimaa…
Vaasa, formerly (1855–1917) known as Nikolaistad, is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Ostrobothnia, located on the west coast of the country, on the Gulf of Bothnia. Vaasa city has approximately 71,000 in…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Helsinki to Vaasa?
It is 369 km in a straight line from Helsinki to Vaasa. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Helsinki to Vaasa?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 12 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Helsinki to Vaasa?
Around 6 h 9 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.