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How far is Thorshofn from Kulusuk?

The distance between Kulusuk (Kulusuk Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 616 miles / 991 kilometers / 535 nautical miles.

Kulusuk Airport – Þórshöfn Airport

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Distance from Kulusuk to Thorshofn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 615.680 miles
  • 990.841 kilometers
  • 535.012 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
  • 613.278 miles
  • 986.976 kilometers
  • 532.924 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 Kulusuk to Thorshofn?

The estimated flight time from Kulusuk Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kulusuk Airport (KUS) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

On average, flying from Kulusuk to Thorshofn generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kulusuk to Thorshofn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kulusuk Airport (KUS) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO).

Airport information

Origin Kulusuk Airport
City: Kulusuk
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: KUS
ICAO Code: BGKK
Coordinates: 65°34′24″N, 37°7′24″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