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How far is Kiel from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Kiel (Kiel Airport) is 1319 miles / 2122 kilometers / 1146 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (KEF) to Kiel (KEL) is 1722 miles / 2772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 155 hours 43 minutes.

Keflavík International Airport – Kiel Airport

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1319
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2122
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1146
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Distance from Reykjavik to Kiel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1318.687 miles
  • 2122.221 kilometers
  • 1145.908 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
  • 1314.568 miles
  • 2115.592 kilometers
  • 1142.328 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 Kiel?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Kiel Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Kiel Airport (KEL)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Kiel generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 Kiel

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

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 Kiel Airport
City: Kiel
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: KEL
ICAO Code: EDHK
Coordinates: 54°22′45″N, 10°8′43″E