How far is Thorshofn from Anchorage, AK?

The distance between Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 3351 miles / 5393 kilometers / 2912 nautical miles.

Distance from Anchorage to Thorshofn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3350.872 miles
• 5392.705 kilometers
• 2911.828 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

• 3338.219 miles
• 5372.343 kilometers
• 2900.833 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 Anchorage to Thorshofn?

The estimated flight time from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 6 hours and 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Anchorage and Thorshofn?

The time difference between Anchorage and Thorshofn is 9 hours. Thorshofn is 9 hours ahead of Anchorage.

Flight carbon footprint between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

On average, flying from Anchorage to Thorshofn generates about 376 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 376 kilograms equals 830 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Anchorage to Thorshofn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO).

Airport information

Origin	Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
City:	Anchorage, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ANC
ICAO Code:	PANC
Coordinates:	61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W

Destination	Þórshöfn Airport
City:	Thorshofn
Country:	Iceland
IATA Code:	THO
ICAO Code:	BITN
Coordinates:	66°13′6″N, 15°20′8″W