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How far is Reykjavik from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) is 3622 miles / 5830 kilometers / 3148 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Keflavík International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Reykjavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3622.365 miles
  • 5829.632 kilometers
  • 3147.749 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
  • 3611.004 miles
  • 5811.348 kilometers
  • 3137.877 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 Seattle to Reykjavik?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Keflavík International Airport is 7 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF)

On average, flying from Seattle to Reykjavik generates about 410 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 410 kilograms equals 903 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Reykjavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W
Destination Keflavík International Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: KEF
ICAO Code: BIKF
Coordinates: 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W

Airlines flying from Seattle (SEA) to Reykjavik (KEF)

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