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How far is Hammerfest from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Hammerfest (Hammerfest Airport) is 4005 miles / 6445 kilometers / 3480 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Hammerfest Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Hammerfest

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Hammerfest. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4004.929 miles
  • 6445.308 kilometers
  • 3480.188 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
  • 3991.744 miles
  • 6424.089 kilometers
  • 3468.731 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 Vancouver to Hammerfest?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Hammerfest Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Hammerfest Airport (HFT)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Hammerfest generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 007 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Hammerfest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Hammerfest Airport (HFT).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
Destination Hammerfest Airport
City: Hammerfest
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: HFT
ICAO Code: ENHF
Coordinates: 70°40′46″N, 23°40′6″E