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How far is Thorshofn from Barra?

The distance between Barra (Barra Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 687 miles / 1105 kilometers / 597 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barra (BRR) to Thorshofn (THO) is 2622 miles / 4219 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 172 hours 47 minutes.

Barra Airport – Þórshöfn Airport

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Distance from Barra to Thorshofn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 686.593 miles
  • 1104.964 kilometers
  • 596.633 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
  • 684.950 miles
  • 1102.321 kilometers
  • 595.206 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 Barra to Thorshofn?

The estimated flight time from Barra Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Barra Airport (BRR) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

On average, flying from Barra to Thorshofn generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Barra to Thorshofn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Barra Airport (BRR) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO).

Airport information

Origin Barra Airport
City: Barra
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRR
ICAO Code: EGPR
Coordinates: 57°1′22″N, 7°26′35″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