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How far is Thorshofn from Akureyri?

The distance between Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 87 miles / 139 kilometers / 75 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Akureyri (AEY) to Thorshofn (THO) is 146 miles / 235 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 25 minutes.

Akureyri Airport – Þórshöfn Airport

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Distance from Akureyri to Thorshofn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 86.530 miles
  • 139.256 kilometers
  • 75.192 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
  • 86.211 miles
  • 138.743 kilometers
  • 74.915 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 Akureyri to Thorshofn?

The estimated flight time from Akureyri Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Akureyri and Thorshofn?

There is no time difference between Akureyri and Thorshofn.

Flight carbon footprint between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

On average, flying from Akureyri to Thorshofn generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 83 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Akureyri to Thorshofn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO).

Airport information

Origin Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″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