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How far is Vancouver from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 3555 miles / 5721 kilometers / 3089 nautical miles.

Reykjavík Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3554.814 miles
  • 5720.919 kilometers
  • 3089.049 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
  • 3543.314 miles
  • 5702.412 kilometers
  • 3079.056 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 7 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Vancouver generates about 401 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 401 kilograms equals 885 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Vancouver

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

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W