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How far is Ilulissat from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) is 854 miles / 1374 kilometers / 742 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Ilulissat Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Ilulissat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 853.562 miles
  • 1373.676 kilometers
  • 741.725 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
  • 850.370 miles
  • 1368.538 kilometers
  • 738.951 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 Ilulissat?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Ilulissat Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Ilulissat Airport (JAV)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Ilulissat generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Ilulissat

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

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 Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″W