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How far is High Level from Longyearbyen?

The distance between Longyearbyen (Svalbard Airport, Longyear) and High Level (High Level Airport) is 2787 miles / 4485 kilometers / 2422 nautical miles.

Svalbard Airport, Longyear – High Level Airport

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4485
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2422
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Distance from Longyearbyen to High Level

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2786.613 miles
  • 4484.620 kilometers
  • 2421.501 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
  • 2776.265 miles
  • 4467.966 kilometers
  • 2412.508 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 High Level?

The estimated flight time from Svalbard Airport, Longyear to High Level Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and High Level Airport (YOJ)

On average, flying from Longyearbyen to High Level generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 681 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Longyearbyen to High Level

See the map of the shortest flight path between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and High Level Airport (YOJ).

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 High Level Airport
City: High Level
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOJ
ICAO Code: CYOJ
Coordinates: 58°37′17″N, 117°9′54″W