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How far is Thorshofn from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 977 miles / 1573 kilometers / 849 nautical miles.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Þórshöfn Airport

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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Thorshofn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 977.431 miles
  • 1573.022 kilometers
  • 849.364 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
  • 973.879 miles
  • 1567.307 kilometers
  • 846.278 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 Thorshofn?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Thorshofn 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 Thorshofn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO).

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