Kontioranta
in Joensuu of Pohjois-Karjala, Finland

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
62.737 and 29.815 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 62° 44' 13" and E 29° 48' 53"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Finnish, Swedish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:12 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:48 am and 2:47 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Finland in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Finland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Finland. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Kontioranta

Kontioranta in Joensuu (Pohjois-Karjala) is a city located in Finland about 240 mi (or 385 km) north-east of Helsinki, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kontioranta is now 12:12 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / Helsinki with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 7 airports closer to Kontioranta. The closest airport in Finland is Joensuu Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kontiolahti, Joensuu, Pyhaeselkae, Polvijaervi and Raeaekkylae. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 2°C / 36 °F

Morning Temperature 0°C / 33 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 93%
Air Pressure 1002 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 19 km/h (12 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

6°C (42 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

4°C (39 °F)
4°C (38 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

3°C (37 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Rain and snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Klemen Bauer in Kontiolahti

Published: March 16, 2014
Length: 11:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JerryKokesh

Comments after his best result of the season.,


The Kontiolahti Wall Preview with Dasha and Björn

Published: March 13, 2014
Length: 27:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JerryKokesh

Darya Domracheva and Björn Ferry of Sweden talk about the tracks and the comeptitions this week in Kontiolahti.


Carl Johan Bergman in Kontiolahti

Published: March 15, 2014
Length: 44:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JerryKokesh

Comments afte rthe finish of the second sprint in Kontiolahti.


The Magic Behind the Targets

Published: March 13, 2015
Length: 42:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JerryKokesh

Up close and personal look at the Kurvinen Biathlon targets used in Kontiolahti.


Stationary single-cylinder Marshall diesel engine

Published: August 10, 2013
Length: 17:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pasi Kallinen

A stationary single-cylinder Marshall engine at the power generator museum in Kontiolahti, Finland. 13 inch bore, about 100 hp, about 300 rpm.


Ekaterina Shumilova 4th in WCH Pursuit

Published: March 08, 2015
Length: 42:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: JerryKokesh

Comments from russian Baithlete.


Sami lennättää kopteria Kontiolahden salissa

Published: January 06, 2009
Length: 06:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: J. Hartikka OH7HJ

Toisen Samin temppulento sähkiskopulla. Kuvattu Kontiolahden salilla 4.1. RC-harrastajien lennätysvuoro liikuntasalilla sunnuntaisin klo 13-16. Kaikki tervetulleita! http://www.joensuunrch...


Marie, Weronika and Valja

Published: March 07, 2015
Length: 01:02 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: JerryKokesh

Sprint Press comfeerence.


Paksupyöräilyä Kontiolahdella

Published: February 09, 2013
Length: 50:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Matti Hyvärinen

Ensimmäinen kokeilu kuvata pyöräilyä Youtubeen. Kuvattu ja leikattu kännykällä. Pyöränä On-One Fatty.


Martin, Emil, and Ondrej

Published: March 12, 2015
Length: 55:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JerryKokesh

Men's 20K press conference.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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2009–10 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 8

The 2009–10 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 8 was the eighth event of the season and was held in Oslo, Norway from Thursday, March 18 until Sunday, March 21, 2010.

Located at 62.7667, 29.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2009–10 Biathlon World Cup

2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 8

The 2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 8 will be held in Kontiolahti, Finland, from 10 February until 12 February 2012.

Located at 62.7667, 29.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2011–12 Biathlon World Cup, 2012 in Finland

capture of the webcam Kontiolahti: Tie 6 − Uuro − Enoon

Kontiolahti: Tie 6 − Uuro − Enoon, Kontiolahti (source)

capture of the webcam Kontiolahti: Tie 6 − Uuro − Kontioniemelle

Kontiolahti: Tie 6 − Uuro − Kontioniemelle, Kontiolahti (source)

capture of the webcam Kontiolahti: Tie 6 − Uuro − Kontiolahdelle

Kontiolahti: Tie 6 − Uuro − Kontiolahdelle, Kontiolahti (source)

capture of the webcam Kontiolahti: Tie 6 − Uuro − Joensuuhun

Kontiolahti: Tie 6 − Uuro − Joensuuhun, Kontiolahti (source)

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