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How far is Charleston, SC, from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 3229 miles / 5197 kilometers / 2806 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3228.993 miles
  • 5196.560 kilometers
  • 2805.918 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
  • 3223.800 miles
  • 5188.203 kilometers
  • 2801.405 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Charleston generates about 362 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 362 kilograms equals 797 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Charleston

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

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 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