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How far is Höfn from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Höfn (Hornafjörður Airport) is 3023 miles / 4865 kilometers / 2627 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Hornafjörður Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Höfn

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Höfn. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3022.815 miles
  • 4864.750 kilometers
  • 2626.755 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
  • 3016.065 miles
  • 4853.886 kilometers
  • 2620.889 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 Washington D.C. to Höfn?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hornafjörður Airport is 6 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Hornafjörður Airport (HFN)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Höfn generates about 337 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 337 kilograms equals 743 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Höfn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Hornafjörður Airport (HFN).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
Destination Hornafjörður Airport
City: Höfn
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: HFN
ICAO Code: BIHN
Coordinates: 64°17′44″N, 15°13′37″W