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How far is Cologne from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 1412 miles / 2272 kilometers / 1227 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (KEF) to Cologne (CGN) is 2021 miles / 3252 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 160 hours 22 minutes.

Keflavík International Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Cologne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1411.712 miles
  • 2271.931 kilometers
  • 1226.744 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
  • 1407.949 miles
  • 2265.874 kilometers
  • 1223.474 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 Cologne?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Cologne generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 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 Cologne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

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 Cologne Bonn Airport
City: Cologne
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: CGN
ICAO Code: EDDK
Coordinates: 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E