How far is Svolvær from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Svolvær (Svolvær Airport, Helle) is 751 miles / 1208 kilometers / 652 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Svolvær (SVJ) is 2888 miles / 4647 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 37 minutes.

Distance from Shetland to Svolvær

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 750.577 miles
• 1207.936 kilometers
• 652.233 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

• 748.289 miles
• 1204.255 kilometers
• 650.246 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 Shetland to Svolvær?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Svolvær Airport, Helle is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shetland and Svolvær?

The time difference between Shetland and Svolvær is 1 hour. Svolvær is 1 hour ahead of Shetland.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ)

On average, flying from Shetland to Svolvær generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 287 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shetland to Svolvær

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

Airport information

Origin	Sumburgh Airport
City:	Shetland
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LSI
ICAO Code:	EGPB
Coordinates:	59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W

Destination	Svolvær Airport, Helle
City:	Svolvær
Country:	Norway
IATA Code:	SVJ
ICAO Code:	ENSH
Coordinates:	68°14′35″N, 14°40′9″E