How far is Istanbul from Reykjavik?
The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 2581 miles / 4153 kilometers / 2243 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Reykjavik (KEF) to Istanbul (ISL) is 3292 miles / 5298 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 181 hours 20 minutes.
Keflavík International Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport
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Distance from Reykjavik to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reykjavik to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2580.702 miles
- 4153.238 kilometers
- 2242.569 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- 2574.978 miles
- 4144.025 kilometers
- 2237.595 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 Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)
On average, flying from Reykjavik to Istanbul generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 627 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Reykjavik to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).
Airport information
| Origin | Keflavík International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reykjavik |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | KEF |
| ICAO Code: | BIKF |
| Coordinates: | 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W |
| Destination | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |