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How far is Svolvær from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Svolvær (Svolvær Airport, Helle) is 1647 miles / 2651 kilometers / 1432 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Svolvær Airport, Helle

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Svolvær

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1647.484 miles
  • 2651.368 kilometers
  • 1431.624 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
  • 1640.931 miles
  • 2640.823 kilometers
  • 1425.930 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 Kangerlussuaq to Svolvær?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Svolvær Airport, Helle is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Svolvær generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Svolvær

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

Airport information

Origin Kangerlussuaq Airport
City: Kangerlussuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: SFJ
ICAO Code: BGSF
Coordinates: 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″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