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How far is Reykjavik from Copenhagen?

The distance between Copenhagen (Copenhagen Airport) and Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) is 1318 miles / 2122 kilometers / 1146 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Copenhagen (CPH) to Reykjavik (RKV) is 1650 miles / 2656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 155 hours 21 minutes.

Copenhagen Airport – Reykjavík Airport

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1318
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2122
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1146
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Distance from Copenhagen to Reykjavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1318.363 miles
  • 2121.699 kilometers
  • 1145.626 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
  • 1314.049 miles
  • 2114.757 kilometers
  • 1141.877 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 Copenhagen to Reykjavik?

The estimated flight time from Copenhagen Airport to Reykjavík Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV)

On average, flying from Copenhagen to Reykjavik generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Copenhagen to Reykjavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV).

Airport information

Origin Copenhagen Airport
City: Copenhagen
Country: Denmark Flag of Denmark
IATA Code: CPH
ICAO Code: EKCH
Coordinates: 55°37′4″N, 12°39′21″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