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How far is Höfn from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Höfn (Hornafjörður Airport) is 974 miles / 1567 kilometers / 846 nautical miles.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Hornafjörður Airport

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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Höfn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 973.934 miles
  • 1567.394 kilometers
  • 846.325 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
  • 970.339 miles
  • 1561.610 kilometers
  • 843.202 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 Narsarsuaq to Höfn?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Hornafjörður Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Hornafjörður Airport (HFN)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Höfn generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Narsarsuaq to Höfn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Hornafjörður Airport (HFN).

Airport information

Origin Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″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