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How far is Xichang from Longyearbyen?

The distance between Longyearbyen (Svalbard Airport, Longyear) and Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) is 4289 miles / 6902 kilometers / 3727 nautical miles.

Svalbard Airport, Longyear – Xichang Qingshan Airport

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Distance from Longyearbyen to Xichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4288.641 miles
  • 6901.898 kilometers
  • 3726.727 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
  • 4282.498 miles
  • 6892.013 kilometers
  • 3721.389 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 Xichang?

The estimated flight time from Svalbard Airport, Longyear to Xichang Qingshan Airport is 8 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)

On average, flying from Longyearbyen to Xichang generates about 493 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 493 kilograms equals 1 086 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Longyearbyen to Xichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC).

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 Xichang Qingshan Airport
City: Xichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIC
ICAO Code: ZUXC
Coordinates: 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E