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How far is Thorshofn from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 3032 miles / 4880 kilometers / 2635 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Þórshöfn Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Thorshofn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3032.383 miles
  • 4880.148 kilometers
  • 2635.069 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
  • 3025.752 miles
  • 4869.476 kilometers
  • 2629.307 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 Washington D.C. to Thorshofn?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 6 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Thorshofn generates about 338 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 338 kilograms equals 745 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Thorshofn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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