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How far is Höfn from Halifax?

The distance between Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) and Höfn (Hornafjörður Airport) is 2274 miles / 3659 kilometers / 1976 nautical miles.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport – Hornafjörður Airport

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Distance from Halifax to Höfn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2273.717 miles
  • 3659.193 kilometers
  • 1975.806 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
  • 2268.017 miles
  • 3650.019 kilometers
  • 1970.853 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 Halifax to Höfn?

The estimated flight time from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Hornafjörður Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Hornafjörður Airport (HFN)

On average, flying from Halifax to Höfn generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 549 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Halifax to Höfn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Hornafjörður Airport (HFN).

Airport information

Origin Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″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