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How far is Athens from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Athens (Athens International Airport) is 2615 miles / 4208 kilometers / 2272 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (KEF) to Athens (ATH) is 3403 miles / 5477 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 183 hours 45 minutes.

Keflavík International Airport – Athens International Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Athens

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2614.910 miles
  • 4208.289 kilometers
  • 2272.294 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
  • 2610.174 miles
  • 4200.667 kilometers
  • 2268.179 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 Reykjavik to Athens?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Athens International Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Athens International Airport (ATH)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Athens generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 636 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reykjavik to Athens

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Athens International Airport
City: Athens
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: ATH
ICAO Code: LGAV
Coordinates: 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E