How far is Thorshofn from Galway?

The distance between Galway (Galway Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 921 miles / 1482 kilometers / 800 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Galway (GWY) to Thorshofn (THO) is 2517 miles / 4050 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 29 minutes.

Distance from Galway to Thorshofn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 920.567 miles
• 1481.509 kilometers
• 799.951 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

• 918.737 miles
• 1478.565 kilometers
• 798.361 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 Galway to Thorshofn?

The estimated flight time from Galway Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Galway and Thorshofn?

The time difference between Galway and Thorshofn is 1 hour. Thorshofn is 1 hour behind Galway.

Flight carbon footprint between Galway Airport (GWY) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

On average, flying from Galway to Thorshofn generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Galway to Thorshofn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Galway Airport (GWY) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO).

Airport information

Origin	Galway Airport
City:	Galway
Country:	Ireland
IATA Code:	GWY
ICAO Code:	EICM
Coordinates:	53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W

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