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How far is Höfn from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Höfn (Hornafjörður Airport) is 2906 miles / 4676 kilometers / 2525 nautical miles.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Hornafjörður Airport

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Distance from Barrow to Höfn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2905.740 miles
  • 4676.335 kilometers
  • 2525.019 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
  • 2894.282 miles
  • 4657.896 kilometers
  • 2515.063 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 Barrow to Höfn?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Hornafjörður Airport is 6 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Hornafjörður Airport (HFN)

On average, flying from Barrow to Höfn generates about 323 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 323 kilograms equals 712 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Barrow to Höfn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Hornafjörður Airport (HFN).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″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