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How far is Thorshofn from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 3710 miles / 5970 kilometers / 3224 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Þórshöfn Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Thorshofn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3709.682 miles
  • 5970.155 kilometers
  • 3223.626 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
  • 3698.004 miles
  • 5951.360 kilometers
  • 3213.478 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 Seattle to Thorshofn?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

On average, flying from Seattle to Thorshofn generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 927 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Thorshofn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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