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How far is Muskrat Dam from Longyearbyen?

The distance between Longyearbyen (Svalbard Airport, Longyear) and Muskrat Dam (Muskrat Dam Airport) is 2868 miles / 4616 kilometers / 2492 nautical miles.

Svalbard Airport, Longyear – Muskrat Dam Airport

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Distance from Longyearbyen to Muskrat Dam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2868.032 miles
  • 4615.650 kilometers
  • 2492.252 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
  • 2858.335 miles
  • 4600.044 kilometers
  • 2483.825 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 Muskrat Dam?

The estimated flight time from Svalbard Airport, Longyear to Muskrat Dam Airport is 5 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Muskrat Dam Airport (MSA)

On average, flying from Longyearbyen to Muskrat Dam generates about 319 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 319 kilograms equals 702 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Longyearbyen to Muskrat Dam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Muskrat Dam Airport (MSA).

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 Muskrat Dam Airport
City: Muskrat Dam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: MSA
ICAO Code: CZMD
Coordinates: 53°26′29″N, 91°45′46″W