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How far is Svolvær from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Svolvær (Svolvær Airport, Helle) is 1047 miles / 1684 kilometers / 910 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (RKV) to Svolvær (SVJ) is 2476 miles / 3984 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 178 hours 43 minutes.

Reykjavík Airport – Svolvær Airport, Helle

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Distance from Reykjavik to Svolvær

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1046.654 miles
  • 1684.427 kilometers
  • 909.518 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
  • 1042.640 miles
  • 1677.967 kilometers
  • 906.029 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 Reykjavik to Svolvær?

The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to Svolvær Airport, Helle is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Svolvær generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reykjavik to Svolvær

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ).

Airport information

Origin Reykjavík Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: RKV
ICAO Code: BIRK
Coordinates: 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″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