How far is Höfn from Galway?
The distance between Galway (Galway Airport) and Höfn (Hornafjörður Airport) is 793 miles / 1276 kilometers / 689 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Galway (GWY) to Höfn (HFN) is 2508 miles / 4036 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 15 minutes.
Galway Airport – Hornafjörður Airport
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Distance from Galway to Höfn
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Galway to Höfn. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 792.899 miles
- 1276.048 kilometers
- 689.011 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- 791.399 miles
- 1273.634 kilometers
- 687.707 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 Galway to Höfn?
The estimated flight time from Galway Airport to Hornafjörður Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Galway and Höfn?
Flight carbon footprint between Galway Airport (GWY) and Hornafjörður Airport (HFN)
On average, flying from Galway to Höfn generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Galway to Höfn
See the map of the shortest flight path between Galway Airport (GWY) and Hornafjörður Airport (HFN).
Airport information
| Origin | Galway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Galway |
| Country: | Ireland  |
| IATA Code: | GWY |
| ICAO Code: | EICM |
| Coordinates: | 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W |
| Destination | Hornafjörður Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Höfn |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | HFN |
| ICAO Code: | BIHN |
| Coordinates: | 64°17′44″N, 15°13′37″W |