How far is Reykjavik from Edinburgh?
The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) is 851 miles / 1370 kilometers / 740 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Reykjavik (RKV) is 2705 miles / 4354 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 172 hours 42 minutes.
Edinburgh Airport – Reykjavík 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)- 851.125 miles
- 1369.754 kilometers
- 739.608 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- 848.675 miles
- 1365.811 kilometers
- 737.479 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 Reykjavík Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Reykjavik?
The time difference between Edinburgh and Reykjavik is 1 hour. Reykjavik is 1 hour behind Edinburgh.
Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV)
On average, flying from Edinburgh to Reykjavik generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 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 Reykjavík Airport (RKV).
Airport information
| Origin | Edinburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Edinburgh |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | EDI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPH |
| Coordinates: | 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W |
| Destination | Reykjavík Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reykjavik |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | RKV |
| ICAO Code: | BIRK |
| Coordinates: | 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W |