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How far is Höfn from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Höfn (Hornafjörður Airport) is 3709 miles / 5970 kilometers / 3223 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Hornafjörður Airport

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5970
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3223
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Distance from Vancouver to Höfn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3709.452 miles
  • 5969.785 kilometers
  • 3223.426 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
  • 3697.408 miles
  • 5950.402 kilometers
  • 3212.960 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 Vancouver to Höfn?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Hornafjörður Airport is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Hornafjörður Airport (HFN)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Höfn generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 927 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Höfn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Hornafjörður Airport (HFN).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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