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How far is Cherbourg from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 1263 miles / 2032 kilometers / 1097 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (KEF) to Cherbourg (CER) is 2488 miles / 4004 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 168 hours 20 minutes.

Keflavík International Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Cherbourg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1262.929 miles
  • 2032.487 kilometers
  • 1097.455 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
  • 1260.155 miles
  • 2028.024 kilometers
  • 1095.045 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 Cherbourg?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Cherbourg generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 363 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 Cherbourg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).

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 Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W