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How far is Thorshofn from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 2778 miles / 4471 kilometers / 2414 nautical miles.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Þórshöfn Airport

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Distance from Barrow to Thorshofn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2777.903 miles
  • 4470.602 kilometers
  • 2413.932 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
  • 2766.791 miles
  • 4452.718 kilometers
  • 2404.275 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 Barrow to Thorshofn?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

On average, flying from Barrow to Thorshofn generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 679 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Barrow to Thorshofn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″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