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How far is Boston, MA, from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 2435 miles / 3919 kilometers / 2116 nautical miles.

Reykjavík Airport – Logan International Airport

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3919
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Distance from Reykjavik to Boston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2434.895 miles
  • 3918.584 kilometers
  • 2115.866 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
  • 2429.312 miles
  • 3909.598 kilometers
  • 2111.014 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 Boston?

The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to Logan International Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Logan International Airport (BOS)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Boston generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Boston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Logan International Airport (BOS).

Airport information

Origin Reykjavík Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: RKV
ICAO Code: BIRK
Coordinates: 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W
Destination Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W