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How far is Thorshofn from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 3028 miles / 4873 kilometers / 2631 nautical miles.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Þórshöfn Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Thorshofn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3027.986 miles
  • 4873.071 kilometers
  • 2631.248 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
  • 3020.043 miles
  • 4860.288 kilometers
  • 2624.346 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 Grand Rapids to Thorshofn?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 6 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Thorshofn generates about 338 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 338 kilograms equals 744 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Thorshofn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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