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How far is Kiel from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Kiel (Kiel Airport) is 1302 miles / 2095 kilometers / 1131 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (RKV) to Kiel (KEL) is 1696 miles / 2729 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 155 hours 6 minutes.

Reykjavík Airport – Kiel Airport

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1302
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2095
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1131
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Distance from Reykjavik to Kiel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1301.912 miles
  • 2095.225 kilometers
  • 1131.331 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
  • 1297.872 miles
  • 2088.722 kilometers
  • 1127.820 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 Kiel?

The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to Kiel Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Kiel Airport (KEL)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Kiel generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 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 Kiel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Kiel Airport (KEL).

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 Kiel Airport
City: Kiel
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: KEL
ICAO Code: EDHK
Coordinates: 54°22′45″N, 10°8′43″E