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How far is Svolvær from Alta?

The distance between Alta (Alta Airport) and Svolvær (Svolvær Airport, Helle) is 246 miles / 396 kilometers / 214 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alta (ALF) to Svolvær (SVJ) is 408 miles / 656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 47 minutes.

Alta Airport – Svolvær Airport, Helle

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Distance from Alta to Svolvær

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alta to Svolvær. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 246.202 miles
  • 396.224 kilometers
  • 213.944 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
  • 245.258 miles
  • 394.704 kilometers
  • 213.123 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 Alta to Svolvær?

The estimated flight time from Alta Airport to Svolvær Airport, Helle is 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Alta and Svolvær?

There is no time difference between Alta and Svolvær.

Flight carbon footprint between Alta Airport (ALF) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ)

On average, flying from Alta to Svolvær generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 135 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alta to Svolvær

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alta Airport (ALF) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ).

Airport information

Origin Alta Airport
City: Alta
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: ALF
ICAO Code: ENAT
Coordinates: 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E
Destination Svolvær Airport, Helle
City: Svolvær
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: SVJ
ICAO Code: ENSH
Coordinates: 68°14′35″N, 14°40′9″E