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How far is Thorshofn from Helsinki?

The distance between Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 1296 miles / 2085 kilometers / 1126 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Helsinki (HEL) to Thorshofn (THO) is 1864 miles / 3000 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 168 hours 45 minutes.

Helsinki Airport – Þórshöfn Airport

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Distance from Helsinki to Thorshofn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1295.532 miles
  • 2084.956 kilometers
  • 1125.786 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
  • 1290.808 miles
  • 2077.354 kilometers
  • 1121.682 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 Helsinki to Thorshofn?

The estimated flight time from Helsinki Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

On average, flying from Helsinki to Thorshofn generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Helsinki to Thorshofn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO).

Airport information

Origin Helsinki Airport
City: Helsinki
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: HEL
ICAO Code: EFHK
Coordinates: 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E
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