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How far is Thorshofn from Iqaluit?

The distance between Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 1522 miles / 2450 kilometers / 1323 nautical miles.

Iqaluit Airport – Þórshöfn Airport

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Distance from Iqaluit to Thorshofn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1522.282 miles
  • 2449.875 kilometers
  • 1322.827 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
  • 1516.420 miles
  • 2440.442 kilometers
  • 1317.733 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 Iqaluit to Thorshofn?

The estimated flight time from Iqaluit Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

On average, flying from Iqaluit to Thorshofn generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Iqaluit to Thorshofn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO).

Airport information

Origin Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″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