How far is Reykjavik from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) is 1626 miles / 2617 kilometers / 1413 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Reykjavik (RKV) is 2280 miles / 3669 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 164 hours 41 minutes.

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)

• 1625.990 miles
• 2616.777 kilometers
• 1412.947 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

• 1622.240 miles
• 2610.742 kilometers
• 1409.688 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 Reykjavík Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Reykjavik?

The time difference between Zurich and Reykjavik is 2 hours. Reykjavik is 2 hours behind Zurich.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV)

On average, flying from Zurich to Reykjavik generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 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 Reykjavík Airport (RKV).

Airport information

Origin	Zurich Airport
City:	Zurich
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	ZRH
ICAO Code:	LSZH
Coordinates:	47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E

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