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How far is Foula from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Foula (Foula Airfield) is 698 miles / 1124 kilometers / 607 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (RKV) to Foula (FOA) is 3159 miles / 5084 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 218 hours 15 minutes.

Reykjavík Airport – Foula Airfield

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698
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1124
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607
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Distance from Reykjavik to Foula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 698.298 miles
  • 1123.802 kilometers
  • 606.805 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
  • 695.855 miles
  • 1119.870 kilometers
  • 604.682 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 Foula?

The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to Foula Airfield is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Foula Airfield (FOA)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Foula generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 274 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 Foula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Foula Airfield (FOA).

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 Foula Airfield
City: Foula
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: FOA
ICAO Code: EGFO
Coordinates: 60°7′18″N, 2°3′11″W