Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Thorshofn from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 2831 miles / 4555 kilometers / 2460 nautical miles.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Þórshöfn Airport

Distance arrow
2831
Miles
Distance arrow
4555
Kilometers
Distance arrow
2460
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from New York to Thorshofn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2830.619 miles
  • 4555.439 kilometers
  • 2459.740 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
  • 2824.195 miles
  • 4545.102 kilometers
  • 2454.159 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 New York to Thorshofn?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

On average, flying from New York to Thorshofn generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 692 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to Thorshofn

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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