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How far is Bethel, AK, from Salt Lake City, UT?

The distance between Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 2497 miles / 4019 kilometers / 2170 nautical miles.

Salt Lake City International Airport – Bethel Airport

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Distance from Salt Lake City to Bethel

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Salt Lake City to Bethel. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2497.113 miles
  • 4018.715 kilometers
  • 2169.932 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
  • 2491.464 miles
  • 4009.623 kilometers
  • 2165.023 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 Salt Lake City to Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Salt Lake City International Airport to Bethel Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Salt Lake City to Bethel generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 606 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Salt Lake City to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin Salt Lake City International Airport
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLC
ICAO Code: KSLC
Coordinates: 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″W
Destination Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W