How far is it from Alta to Kirkenes?

The distance between Alta and Kirkenes is 289 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Alta to Kirkenes?

The drive from Alta to Kirkenes takes approximately 7 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Alta to Kirkenes?

The fastest route from Alta to Kirkenes covers 289 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 25 min.

Which direction is Kirkenes from Alta?

Kirkenes lies roughly to the east of Alta.

Which roads does the route from Alta to Kirkenes follow?

The drive from Alta to Kirkenes mainly follows E 45, 92, E 6. The longest single stretch is 195 mi on 92.

Which towns do you pass between Alta and Kirkenes?

Towns on the route from Alta to Kirkenes include Karasjok.

Alta Kirkenes

Distance: 289 miDuration: 7 h 25 min

Driving from Alta to Kirkenes takes about 7 h 25 min via 92. The distance is 289 mi. The straight-line distance is 162 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Alta, Karasjok, Kirkenes. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 289 mi

1 Depart onto Altaveien 1 mi
2 Enter roundabout straight onto Altaveien 19 yd
3 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Altaveien 2 mi
4 Turn left onto Kautokeinoveien 5 mi
5 Continue straight onto Eibyveien 17 mi
6 Continue straight onto Álttáluodda 40 mi
7 Turn left 61 mi
8 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Ávjovárgeaidnu 7 yd
9 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Ávjovárgeaidnu 1 mi
10 Enter roundabout right onto Suomageaidnu 5 yd
11 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Suomageaidnu 12 mi
12 Continue straight onto Norjantie 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Karigasniementie 41 mi

14 Merge slightly left onto Kaamasentie 5 mi
15 Turn left onto Sevettijärventie 75 mi
16 Continue straight onto Finlandsveien 7 mi
17 Merge slightly left onto Neidenveien 24 mi
18 Enter roundabout slightly right 26 yd
19 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
20 Enter rotary slightly right 46 yd
21 Exit rotary slightly right 2 mi
22 Enter roundabout slightly right 35 yd
23 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
24 Enter roundabout slightly right 30 yd
25 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
26 Arrive onto Storgata

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The return trip from Kirkenes to Alta covers roughly the same distance, 289 mi.

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How far is it from Alta to Kirkenes?: The distance between Alta and Kirkenes is 289 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alta to Kirkenes?: The drive from Alta to Kirkenes takes approximately 7 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Alta to Kirkenes?: The fastest route from Alta to Kirkenes covers 289 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 25 min.
Which direction is Kirkenes from Alta?: Kirkenes lies roughly to the east of Alta.
Which roads does the route from Alta to Kirkenes follow?: The drive from Alta to Kirkenes mainly follows E 45, 92, E 6. The longest single stretch is 195 mi on 92.
Which towns do you pass between Alta and Kirkenes?: Towns on the route from Alta to Kirkenes include Karasjok.

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