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How far is Thorshofn from Alicante?

The distance between Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 2019 miles / 3249 kilometers / 1754 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alicante (ALC) to Thorshofn (THO) is 2896 miles / 4660 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 173 hours 22 minutes.

Alicante–Elche Airport – Þórshöfn Airport

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2019
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3249
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1754
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Distance from Alicante to Thorshofn

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alicante to Thorshofn. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2018.623 miles
  • 3248.659 kilometers
  • 1754.136 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
  • 2016.902 miles
  • 3245.890 kilometers
  • 1752.640 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 Alicante to Thorshofn?

The estimated flight time from Alicante–Elche Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

On average, flying from Alicante to Thorshofn generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alicante to Thorshofn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO).

Airport information

Origin Alicante–Elche Airport
City: Alicante
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: ALC
ICAO Code: LEAL
Coordinates: 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″W
Destination Þórshöfn Airport
City: Thorshofn
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: THO
ICAO Code: BITN
Coordinates: 66°13′6″N, 15°20′8″W