How far is Aklavik from Longyearbyen?

The distance between Longyearbyen (Svalbard Airport, Longyear) and Aklavik (Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport) is 2255 miles / 3629 kilometers / 1959 nautical miles.

Distance from Longyearbyen to Aklavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2254.686 miles
• 3628.565 kilometers
• 1959.268 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

• 2245.421 miles
• 3613.655 kilometers
• 1951.217 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 Aklavik?

The estimated flight time from Svalbard Airport, Longyear to Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Longyearbyen and Aklavik?

The time difference between Longyearbyen and Aklavik is 8 hours. Aklavik is 8 hours behind Longyearbyen.

Flight carbon footprint between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (LAK)

On average, flying from Longyearbyen to Aklavik generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 544 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Longyearbyen to Aklavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (LAK).

Airport information

Origin	Svalbard Airport, Longyear
City:	Longyearbyen
Country:	Norway
IATA Code:	LYR
ICAO Code:	ENSB
Coordinates:	78°14′45″N, 15°27′56″E

Destination	Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport
City:	Aklavik
Country:	Canada
IATA Code:	LAK
ICAO Code:	CYKD
Coordinates:	68°13′23″N, 135°0′21″W