How far is it from Lerwick to Longyearbyen?

The distance between Lerwick and Longyearbyen is 2179 km.

How long does it take to get from Lerwick to Longyearbyen?

It takes approximately 24h 23m to get from Lerwick to Longyearbyen, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lerwick and Longyearbyen?

Longyearbyen is 1h ahead of Lerwick. It is currently 3:50 AM in Lerwick and 4:50 AM in Longyearbyen.

Where can I stay near Longyearbyen?

There are 17+ hotels available in Longyearbyen.

Lerwick to Longyearbyen - one way to travel via bus, and plane

There is 1 way to get from Lerwick to Longyearbyen by bus or plane

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1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane LSI - LYR
24h 23m

Lerwick (LSI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

6Weekly Planes

23h 10mAverage Duration

$385Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lerwick to Longyearbyen.

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Distance: 2,178.8 km
Duration: 24h 23m

What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and Longyearbyen, SJ?

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Longyearbyen. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), walk to Longyearbyen Airport, then take the bus to Unis Longyearbyen.

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