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How far is Höfn from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Höfn (Hornafjörður Airport) is 4508 miles / 7255 kilometers / 3918 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Hornafjörður Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Höfn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4508.207 miles
  • 7255.255 kilometers
  • 3917.525 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
  • 4497.878 miles
  • 7238.633 kilometers
  • 3908.549 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 Los Angeles to Höfn?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Hornafjörður Airport is 9 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Hornafjörður Airport (HFN)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Höfn generates about 520 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 520 kilograms equals 1 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Höfn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Hornafjörður Airport (HFN).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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