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How far is Reykjavik from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) is 3634 miles / 5848 kilometers / 3158 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Reykjavík 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)
  • 3633.894 miles
  • 5848.185 kilometers
  • 3157.767 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
  • 3622.491 miles
  • 5829.835 kilometers
  • 3147.859 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 Reykjavík Airport is 7 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV)

On average, flying from Seattle to Reykjavik generates about 411 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 411 kilograms equals 906 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 Reykjavík Airport (RKV).

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