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How far is Höfn from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Höfn (Hornafjörður Airport) is 1425 miles / 2293 kilometers / 1238 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Hornafjörður Airport

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Distance from Thule to Höfn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1425.043 miles
  • 2293.384 kilometers
  • 1238.328 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
  • 1419.641 miles
  • 2284.690 kilometers
  • 1233.634 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 Thule to Höfn?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Hornafjörður Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Hornafjörður Airport (HFN)

On average, flying from Thule to Höfn generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Höfn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Hornafjörður Airport (HFN).

Airport information

Origin Thule Air Base
City: Thule
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: THU
ICAO Code: BGTL
Coordinates: 76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″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