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How far is Höfn from Boston, MA?

The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Höfn (Hornafjörður Airport) is 2636 miles / 4242 kilometers / 2291 nautical miles.

Logan International Airport – Hornafjörður Airport

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Distance from Boston to Höfn

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boston to Höfn. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2635.889 miles
  • 4242.052 kilometers
  • 2290.525 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
  • 2629.510 miles
  • 4231.786 kilometers
  • 2284.982 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 Boston to Höfn?

The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Hornafjörður Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Hornafjörður Airport (HFN)

On average, flying from Boston to Höfn generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Boston to Höfn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Hornafjörður Airport (HFN).

Airport information

Origin Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W
Destination Hornafjörður Airport
City: Höfn
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: HFN
ICAO Code: BIHN
Coordinates: 64°17′44″N, 15°13′37″W