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How far is Thorshofn from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 3624 miles / 5832 kilometers / 3149 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Þórshöfn Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Thorshofn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3623.560 miles
  • 5831.555 kilometers
  • 3148.788 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
  • 3611.795 miles
  • 5812.621 kilometers
  • 3138.564 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 Thorshofn?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 7 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Thorshofn generates about 410 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 410 kilograms equals 903 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Thorshofn

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

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