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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.

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
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
Destination Svalbard Airport, Longyear
City: Longyearbyen
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: LYR
ICAO Code: ENSB
Coordinates: 78°14′45″N, 15°27′56″E