How far is Longyearbyen from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Longyearbyen (Svalbard Airport, Longyear) is 3643 miles / 5863 kilometers / 3166 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Svalbard Airport, Longyear
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Longyearbyen
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Longyearbyen. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3643.093 miles
- 5862.990 kilometers
- 3165.761 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- 3634.630 miles
- 5849.370 kilometers
- 3158.407 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 Washington D.C. to Longyearbyen?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Svalbard Airport, Longyear is 7 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Longyearbyen?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Longyearbyen generates about 412 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 412 kilograms equals 909 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Longyearbyen
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR).
Airport information
Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
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City: | Washington D.C. |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | IAD |
ICAO Code: | KIAD |
Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
Destination | Svalbard Airport, Longyear |
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City: | Longyearbyen |
Country: | Norway |
IATA Code: | LYR |
ICAO Code: | ENSB |
Coordinates: | 78°14′45″N, 15°27′56″E |