How far is Reykjavik from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) is 7109 miles / 11441 kilometers / 6178 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Reykjavík Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Reykjavik
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Reykjavik. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7109.124 miles
- 11441.026 kilometers
- 6177.660 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- 7127.755 miles
- 11471.010 kilometers
- 6193.850 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 Cape Town to Reykjavik?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Reykjavík Airport is 13 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Reykjavik?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Reykjavik generates about 870 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 870 kilograms equals 1 919 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Reykjavik
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Reykjavík Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reykjavik |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | RKV |
| ICAO Code: | BIRK |
| Coordinates: | 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W |