How far is Helsinki from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) is 1503 miles / 2418 kilometers / 1306 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (RKV) to Helsinki (HEL) is 2131 miles / 3430 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 174 hours 43 minutes.

Distance from Reykjavik to Helsinki

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1502.641 miles
• 2418.266 kilometers
• 1305.759 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

• 1497.096 miles
• 2409.342 kilometers
• 1300.941 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 Helsinki?

The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to Helsinki Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Helsinki?

The time difference between Reykjavik and Helsinki is 3 hours. Helsinki is 3 hours ahead of Reykjavik.

Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Helsinki Airport (HEL)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Helsinki generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 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 Helsinki

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Helsinki Airport (HEL).

Airport information

Origin	Reykjavík Airport
City:	Reykjavik
Country:	Iceland
IATA Code:	RKV
ICAO Code:	BIRK
Coordinates:	64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W

Destination	Helsinki Airport
City:	Helsinki
Country:	Finland
IATA Code:	HEL
ICAO Code:	EFHK
Coordinates:	60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E