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How far is Thorshofn from Grímsey?

The distance between Grímsey (Grímsey Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 78 miles / 126 kilometers / 68 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grímsey (GRY) to Thorshofn (THO) is 216 miles / 348 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 7 minutes.

Grímsey Airport – Þórshöfn Airport

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Distance from Grímsey to Thorshofn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 78.067 miles
  • 125.637 kilometers
  • 67.839 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
  • 77.768 miles
  • 125.155 kilometers
  • 67.579 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 Thorshofn?

The estimated flight time from Grímsey Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Grímsey and Thorshofn?

There is no time difference between Grímsey and Thorshofn.

Flight carbon footprint between Grímsey Airport (GRY) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

On average, flying from Grímsey to Thorshofn generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 80 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 Thorshofn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grímsey Airport (GRY) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO).

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 Þórshöfn Airport
City: Thorshofn
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: THO
ICAO Code: BITN
Coordinates: 66°13′6″N, 15°20′8″W