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How far is Reykjavik from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) is 3229 miles / 5197 kilometers / 2806 nautical miles.

Charleston International Airport – Keflavík International Airport

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Distance from Charleston to Reykjavik

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charleston to Reykjavik. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3228.993 miles
  • 5196.560 kilometers
  • 2805.918 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
  • 3223.800 miles
  • 5188.203 kilometers
  • 2801.405 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 Charleston to Reykjavik?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Keflavík International Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF)

On average, flying from Charleston to Reykjavik generates about 362 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 362 kilograms equals 797 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charleston to Reykjavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF).

Airport information

Origin Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W
Destination Keflavík International Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: KEF
ICAO Code: BIKF
Coordinates: 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W