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How far is Westray from Thorshofn?

The distance between Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) and Westray (Westray Airport) is 615 miles / 989 kilometers / 534 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thorshofn (THO) to Westray (WRY) is 2774 miles / 4465 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 179 hours 53 minutes.

Þórshöfn Airport – Westray Airport

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Distance from Thorshofn to Westray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 614.685 miles
  • 989.239 kilometers
  • 534.146 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
  • 612.892 miles
  • 986.354 kilometers
  • 532.589 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 Thorshofn to Westray?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Þórshöfn Airport (THO) and Westray Airport (WRY)

On average, flying from Thorshofn to Westray 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 and driving directions from Thorshofn to Westray

See the map of the shortest flight path between Þórshöfn Airport (THO) and Westray Airport (WRY).

Airport information

Origin Þórshöfn Airport
City: Thorshofn
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: THO
ICAO Code: BITN
Coordinates: 66°13′6″N, 15°20′8″W
Destination Westray Airport
City: Westray
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: WRY
ICAO Code: EGEW
Coordinates: 59°21′1″N, 2°57′0″W