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How far is Svolvær from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Svolvær (Svolvær Airport, Helle) is 3879 miles / 6242 kilometers / 3371 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Svolvær Airport, Helle

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Distance from Chicago to Svolvær

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Svolvær. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3878.805 miles
  • 6242.331 kilometers
  • 3370.589 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
  • 3868.086 miles
  • 6225.082 kilometers
  • 3361.275 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 Chicago to Svolvær?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Svolvær Airport, Helle is 7 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Svolvær generates about 441 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 441 kilograms equals 973 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Svolvær

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W
Destination Svolvær Airport, Helle
City: Svolvær
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: SVJ
ICAO Code: ENSH
Coordinates: 68°14′35″N, 14°40′9″E