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How far is Reykjavik from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) is 1482 miles / 2385 kilometers / 1288 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Frankfurt (FRA) to Reykjavik (RKV) is 2044 miles / 3290 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 160 hours 46 minutes.

Frankfurt Airport – Reykjavík Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Reykjavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1481.849 miles
  • 2384.805 kilometers
  • 1287.692 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
  • 1478.013 miles
  • 2378.631 kilometers
  • 1284.358 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 Frankfurt to Reykjavik?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Reykjavík Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Reykjavik generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Frankfurt to Reykjavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV).

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E
Destination Reykjavík Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: RKV
ICAO Code: BIRK
Coordinates: 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W