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How far is Reykjavik from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) is 863 miles / 1389 kilometers / 750 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Reykjavik (KEF) is 2732 miles / 4397 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 173 hours 20 minutes.

Edinburgh Airport – Keflavík International Airport

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Distance from Edinburgh to Reykjavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 862.888 miles
  • 1388.683 kilometers
  • 749.829 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
  • 860.370 miles
  • 1384.631 kilometers
  • 747.641 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 Edinburgh to Reykjavik?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Keflavík International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Reykjavik generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Edinburgh to Reykjavik

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

Airport information

Origin Edinburgh Airport
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: EDI
ICAO Code: EGPH
Coordinates: 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″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

Airlines flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Reykjavik (KEF)

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