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How far is Svolvær from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Svolvær (Svolvær Airport, Helle) is 1048 miles / 1687 kilometers / 911 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Svolvær (SVJ) is 2436 miles / 3921 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 8 minutes.

Glasgow Airport – Svolvær Airport, Helle

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Distance from Glasgow to Svolvær

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1048.357 miles
  • 1687.167 kilometers
  • 910.997 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
  • 1045.503 miles
  • 1682.574 kilometers
  • 908.517 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 Glasgow to Svolvær?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Svolvær Airport, Helle is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Svolvær generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Glasgow to Svolvær

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

Airport information

Origin Glasgow Airport
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: GLA
ICAO Code: EGPF
Coordinates: 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″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