Distance from Helsinki to Saint Petersburg

The distance between Helsinki, Finland and Saint Petersburg, Russia is 301 kilometers (187 miles).

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Saint Petersburg, St.-Petersburg, Russia

From Helsinki to Saint Petersburg, the straight-line distance is 301 kilometers, heading east. Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Helsinki at 26 meters above sea level and Saint Petersburg at 11 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 8-10 hours
Car 6-8 hours
Helicopter 1-2 hours
Airplane 20-30 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Helsinki, Finland

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/Helsinki

Coordinates: 60.1695° N 24.9355° E

Elevation: 26 m (85 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Helsinki-Malmi Airport (HEM)
  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
  • Hyvinkää Airfield (HYV)
  • Tallinn Airport (TLL)
  • Lahti Vesivehmaa Airport (QLF)
Saint Petersburg, Russia

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Coordinates: 59.9386° N 30.3141° E

Elevation: 11 m (36 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Pulkovo Airport (LED)

Other distances from Helsinki

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Helsinki to Espoo 16 km
From Helsinki to Tampere 161 km
From Helsinki to Oulu 540 km
From Helsinki to Turku 151 km
From Helsinki to Vantaa 15 km

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