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How far is Lugano from Akureyri?

The distance between Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 1690 miles / 2720 kilometers / 1469 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Akureyri (AEY) to Lugano (LUG) is 2139 miles / 3443 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 160 hours 44 minutes.

Akureyri Airport – Lugano Airport

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1690
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2720
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1469
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Distance from Akureyri to Lugano

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Akureyri to Lugano. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1690.378 miles
  • 2720.400 kilometers
  • 1468.898 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
  • 1687.007 miles
  • 2714.974 kilometers
  • 1465.969 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 Akureyri to Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Akureyri Airport to Lugano Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Akureyri to Lugano generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Akureyri to Lugano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Lugano Airport (LUG).

Airport information

Origin Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W
Destination Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E