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How far is Columbia, SC, from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 3200 miles / 5149 kilometers / 2780 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3199.567 miles
  • 5149.203 kilometers
  • 2780.347 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
  • 3194.041 miles
  • 5140.311 kilometers
  • 2775.546 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 Reykjavik to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 6 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Columbia generates about 358 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 358 kilograms equals 790 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W