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How far is Svolvær from Ørsta?

The distance between Ørsta (Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden) and Svolvær (Svolvær Airport, Helle) is 488 miles / 785 kilometers / 424 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ørsta (HOV) to Svolvær (SVJ) is 787 miles / 1266 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 4 minutes.

Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden – Svolvær Airport, Helle

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Distance from Ørsta to Svolvær

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 487.809 miles
  • 785.052 kilometers
  • 423.894 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
  • 486.347 miles
  • 782.700 kilometers
  • 422.624 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 Ørsta to Svolvær?

The estimated flight time from Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden to Svolvær Airport, Helle is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ørsta and Svolvær?

There is no time difference between Ørsta and Svolvær.

Flight carbon footprint between Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden (HOV) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ)

On average, flying from Ørsta to Svolvær generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ørsta to Svolvær

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden (HOV) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ).

Airport information

Origin Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden
City: Ørsta
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: HOV
ICAO Code: ENOV
Coordinates: 62°10′48″N, 6°4′26″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