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How far is Reykjavik from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) is 1638 miles / 2637 kilometers / 1424 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Reykjavik (KEF) is 2307 miles / 3712 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 165 hours 19 minutes.

Zurich Airport – Keflavík International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Reykjavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1638.472 miles
  • 2636.866 kilometers
  • 1423.794 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
  • 1634.649 miles
  • 2630.713 kilometers
  • 1420.472 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 Zurich to Reykjavik?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Keflavík International Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF)

On average, flying from Zurich to Reykjavik generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Zurich to Reykjavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF).

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
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 Zurich (ZRH) to Reykjavik (KEF)

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