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How far is Zurich from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 1638 miles / 2637 kilometers / 1424 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (KEF) to Zurich (ZRH) is 2287 miles / 3680 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 165 hours 9 minutes.

Keflavík International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1638.472 miles
  • 2636.866 kilometers
  • 1423.794 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
  • 1634.649 miles
  • 2630.713 kilometers
  • 1420.472 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 Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Zurich Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Zurich generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 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 Zurich

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

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 Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E

Airlines flying from Reykjavik (KEF) to Zurich (ZRH)

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