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How far is Reykjavik from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) is 3251 miles / 5232 kilometers / 2825 nautical miles.

Charleston International Airport – Reykjavík Airport

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Distance from Charleston to Reykjavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3250.913 miles
  • 5231.838 kilometers
  • 2824.966 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
  • 3245.646 miles
  • 5223.361 kilometers
  • 2820.390 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 Charleston to Reykjavik?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Reykjavík Airport is 6 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV)

On average, flying from Charleston to Reykjavik generates about 364 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 364 kilograms equals 803 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charleston to Reykjavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV).

Airport information

Origin Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″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