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How far is Ilulissat from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) is 864 miles / 1390 kilometers / 750 nautical miles.

Reykjavík Airport – Ilulissat Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Ilulissat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 863.552 miles
  • 1389.752 kilometers
  • 750.406 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
  • 860.306 miles
  • 1384.528 kilometers
  • 747.585 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 Ilulissat?

The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to Ilulissat Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Ilulissat Airport (JAV)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Ilulissat generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Ilulissat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Ilulissat Airport (JAV).

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 Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″W