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How far is Thorshofn from Manchester?

The distance between Manchester (Manchester Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 996 miles / 1603 kilometers / 865 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Manchester (MAN) to Thorshofn (THO) is 2234 miles / 3596 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 162 hours 46 minutes.

Manchester Airport – Þórshöfn Airport

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Distance from Manchester to Thorshofn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 995.758 miles
  • 1602.516 kilometers
  • 865.290 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
  • 993.532 miles
  • 1598.935 kilometers
  • 863.356 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 Manchester to Thorshofn?

The estimated flight time from Manchester Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

On average, flying from Manchester to Thorshofn generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Manchester to Thorshofn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO).

Airport information

Origin Manchester Airport
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: MAN
ICAO Code: EGCC
Coordinates: 53°21′13″N, 2°16′29″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