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How far is Svolvær from Kirkwall?

The distance between Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) and Svolvær (Svolvær Airport, Helle) is 835 miles / 1344 kilometers / 726 nautical miles.

Kirkwall Airport – Svolvær Airport, Helle

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Distance from Kirkwall to Svolvær

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 834.899 miles
  • 1343.640 kilometers
  • 725.508 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
  • 832.393 miles
  • 1339.607 kilometers
  • 723.330 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 Kirkwall to Svolvær?

The estimated flight time from Kirkwall Airport to Svolvær Airport, Helle is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ)

On average, flying from Kirkwall to Svolvær generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kirkwall to Svolvær

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

Airport information

Origin Kirkwall Airport
City: Kirkwall
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: KOI
ICAO Code: EGPA
Coordinates: 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″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