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How far is Foula from Grímsey?

The distance between Grímsey (Grímsey Airport) and Foula (Foula Airfield) is 664 miles / 1068 kilometers / 577 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grímsey (GRY) to Foula (FOA) is 2992 miles / 4815 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 216 hours 23 minutes.

Grímsey Airport – Foula Airfield

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664
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1068
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Distance from Grímsey to Foula

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grímsey to Foula. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 663.896 miles
  • 1068.438 kilometers
  • 576.910 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
  • 661.788 miles
  • 1065.045 kilometers
  • 575.078 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 Grímsey to Foula?

The estimated flight time from Grímsey Airport to Foula Airfield is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grímsey Airport (GRY) and Foula Airfield (FOA)

On average, flying from Grímsey to Foula generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grímsey to Foula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grímsey Airport (GRY) and Foula Airfield (FOA).

Airport information

Origin Grímsey Airport
City: Grímsey
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: GRY
ICAO Code: BIGR
Coordinates: 66°33′16″N, 18°1′2″W
Destination Foula Airfield
City: Foula
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: FOA
ICAO Code: EGFO
Coordinates: 60°7′18″N, 2°3′11″W