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How far is Hammerfest from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Hammerfest (Hammerfest Airport) is 2639 miles / 4247 kilometers / 2293 nautical miles.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Hammerfest Airport

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Distance from Barrow to Hammerfest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2638.773 miles
  • 4246.694 kilometers
  • 2293.031 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
  • 2627.941 miles
  • 4229.262 kilometers
  • 2283.619 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 Barrow to Hammerfest?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Hammerfest Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Hammerfest Airport (HFT)

On average, flying from Barrow to Hammerfest generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Barrow to Hammerfest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Hammerfest Airport (HFT).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″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