How far is Thorshofn from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 962 miles / 1549 kilometers / 836 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Þórshöfn Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Thorshofn
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Thorshofn. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 962.346 miles
- 1548.745 kilometers
- 836.255 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- 958.559 miles
- 1542.651 kilometers
- 832.965 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 Kangerlussuaq to Thorshofn?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Thorshofn?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Thorshofn generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Thorshofn
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |
| Destination | Þórshöfn Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Thorshofn |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | THO |
| ICAO Code: | BITN |
| Coordinates: | 66°13′6″N, 15°20′8″W |