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How far is Thorshofn from Vagar?

The distance between Vagar (Vágar Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 377 miles / 606 kilometers / 327 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vagar (FAE) to Thorshofn (THO) is 502 miles / 808 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 111 hours 13 minutes.

Vágar Airport – Þórshöfn Airport

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Distance from Vagar to Thorshofn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 376.595 miles
  • 606.071 kilometers
  • 327.252 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
  • 375.435 miles
  • 604.205 kilometers
  • 326.244 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 Vagar to Thorshofn?

The estimated flight time from Vágar Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vágar Airport (FAE) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

On average, flying from Vagar to Thorshofn generates about 80 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 80 kilograms equals 177 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vagar to Thorshofn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vágar Airport (FAE) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO).

Airport information

Origin Vágar Airport
City: Vagar
Country: Faroe Islands Flag of Faroe Islands
IATA Code: FAE
ICAO Code: EKVG
Coordinates: 62°3′48″N, 7°16′37″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