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How far is Reykjavik from Helsinki?

The distance between Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) and Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) is 1503 miles / 2418 kilometers / 1306 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Helsinki (HEL) to Reykjavik (RKV) is 2130 miles / 3428 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 174 hours 47 minutes.

Helsinki Airport – Reykjavík Airport

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Distance from Helsinki to Reykjavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1502.641 miles
  • 2418.266 kilometers
  • 1305.759 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
  • 1497.096 miles
  • 2409.342 kilometers
  • 1300.941 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 Helsinki to Reykjavik?

The estimated flight time from Helsinki Airport to Reykjavík Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV)

On average, flying from Helsinki to Reykjavik generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Helsinki to Reykjavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV).

Airport information

Origin Helsinki Airport
City: Helsinki
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: HEL
ICAO Code: EFHK
Coordinates: 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″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