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How far is Zaysan from Longyearbyen?

The distance between Longyearbyen (Svalbard Airport, Longyear) and Zaysan (Zaysan Airport) is 2747 miles / 4420 kilometers / 2387 nautical miles.

Svalbard Airport, Longyear – Zaysan Airport

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4420
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2387
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Distance from Longyearbyen to Zaysan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2746.552 miles
  • 4420.147 kilometers
  • 2386.688 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
  • 2738.932 miles
  • 4407.884 kilometers
  • 2380.067 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 Zaysan?

The estimated flight time from Svalbard Airport, Longyear to Zaysan Airport is 5 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Zaysan Airport (SZI)

On average, flying from Longyearbyen to Zaysan generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 670 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Longyearbyen to Zaysan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Zaysan Airport (SZI).

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 Zaysan Airport
City: Zaysan
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: SZI
ICAO Code: UASZ
Coordinates: 47°29′14″N, 84°53′15″E