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How far is Reykjavik from Warsaw?

The distance between Warsaw (Warsaw Chopin Airport) and Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) is 1729 miles / 2783 kilometers / 1503 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Warsaw (WAW) to Reykjavik (RKV) is 2256 miles / 3631 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 163 hours 45 minutes.

Warsaw Chopin Airport – Reykjavík Airport

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1729
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1503
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Distance from Warsaw to Reykjavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1729.257 miles
  • 2782.970 kilometers
  • 1502.684 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
  • 1723.928 miles
  • 2774.394 kilometers
  • 1498.053 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 Warsaw to Reykjavik?

The estimated flight time from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Reykjavík Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV)

On average, flying from Warsaw to Reykjavik generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Warsaw to Reykjavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV).

Airport information

Origin Warsaw Chopin Airport
City: Warsaw
Country: Poland Flag of Poland
IATA Code: WAW
ICAO Code: EPWA
Coordinates: 52°9′56″N, 20°58′1″E
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