How far is Reykjavik from Cardiff?
The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) is 1117 miles / 1798 kilometers / 971 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Reykjavik (KEF) is 2494 miles / 4013 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 168 hours 58 minutes.
Cardiff Airport – Keflavík International Airport
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Distance from Cardiff to Reykjavik
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cardiff to Reykjavik. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1116.960 miles
- 1797.573 kilometers
- 970.612 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- 1114.367 miles
- 1793.400 kilometers
- 968.359 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 Cardiff to Reykjavik?
The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Keflavík International Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Reykjavik?
Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
On average, flying from Cardiff to Reykjavik generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cardiff to Reykjavik
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF).
Airport information
| Origin | Cardiff Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cardiff |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | CWL |
| ICAO Code: | EGFF |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W |
| Destination | Keflavík International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reykjavik |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | KEF |
| ICAO Code: | BIKF |
| Coordinates: | 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W |