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How far is Grímsey from Halifax?

The distance between Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) and Grímsey (Grímsey Airport) is 2239 miles / 3603 kilometers / 1946 nautical miles.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport – Grímsey Airport

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1946
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Distance from Halifax to Grímsey

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Halifax to Grímsey. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2238.919 miles
  • 3603.191 kilometers
  • 1945.568 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
  • 2233.572 miles
  • 3594.586 kilometers
  • 1940.921 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 Halifax to Grímsey?

The estimated flight time from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Grímsey Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Grímsey Airport (GRY)

On average, flying from Halifax to Grímsey generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 540 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Halifax to Grímsey

See the map of the shortest flight path between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Grímsey Airport (GRY).

Airport information

Origin Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″W
Destination Grímsey Airport
City: Grímsey
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: GRY
ICAO Code: BIGR
Coordinates: 66°33′16″N, 18°1′2″W