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How far is Thorshofn from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 4446 miles / 7155 kilometers / 3863 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Þórshöfn Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Thorshofn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4445.611 miles
  • 7154.517 kilometers
  • 3863.130 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
  • 4435.564 miles
  • 7138.348 kilometers
  • 3854.399 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 Thorshofn?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 8 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Thorshofn generates about 512 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 512 kilograms equals 1 130 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Thorshofn

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

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 Þórshöfn Airport
City: Thorshofn
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: THO
ICAO Code: BITN
Coordinates: 66°13′6″N, 15°20′8″W