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How far is Fargo, ND, from Longyearbyen?

The distance between Longyearbyen (Svalbard Airport, Longyear) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 3363 miles / 5412 kilometers / 2922 nautical miles.

Svalbard Airport, Longyear – Hector International Airport

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Distance from Longyearbyen to Fargo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Longyearbyen to Fargo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3362.569 miles
  • 5411.530 kilometers
  • 2921.993 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
  • 3352.512 miles
  • 5395.345 kilometers
  • 2913.253 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 Longyearbyen to Fargo?

The estimated flight time from Svalbard Airport, Longyear to Hector International Airport is 6 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Hector International Airport (FAR)

On average, flying from Longyearbyen to Fargo generates about 378 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 378 kilograms equals 833 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Longyearbyen to Fargo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Hector International Airport (FAR).

Airport information

Origin Svalbard Airport, Longyear
City: Longyearbyen
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: LYR
ICAO Code: ENSB
Coordinates: 78°14′45″N, 15°27′56″E
Destination Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W