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How far is Shannon from Halifax?

The distance between Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) and Shannon (Shannon Airport) is 2487 miles / 4002 kilometers / 2161 nautical miles.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport – Shannon Airport

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4002
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Distance from Halifax to Shannon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2486.827 miles
  • 4002.161 kilometers
  • 2160.994 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
  • 2479.703 miles
  • 3990.695 kilometers
  • 2154.803 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 Shannon?

The estimated flight time from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Shannon Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Shannon Airport (SNN)

On average, flying from Halifax to Shannon generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 603 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Halifax to Shannon

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

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 Shannon Airport
City: Shannon
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SNN
ICAO Code: EINN
Coordinates: 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″W