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How far is Svolvær from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Svolvær (Svolvær Airport, Helle) is 3216 miles / 5176 kilometers / 2795 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Svolvær Airport, Helle

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Distance from Fairbanks to Svolvær

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3216.320 miles
  • 5176.165 kilometers
  • 2794.906 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
  • 3203.728 miles
  • 5155.901 kilometers
  • 2783.964 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 Fairbanks to Svolvær?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Svolvær Airport, Helle is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Svolvær generates about 360 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 360 kilograms equals 794 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Svolvær

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ).

Airport information

Origin Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W
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