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How far is Kirkenes from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Kirkenes (Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen) is 1435 miles / 2309 kilometers / 1247 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (KEF) to Kirkenes (KKN) is 2745 miles / 4418 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 182 hours 19 minutes.

Keflavík International Airport – Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen

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Distance from Reykjavik to Kirkenes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1434.817 miles
  • 2309.114 kilometers
  • 1246.822 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
  • 1429.276 miles
  • 2300.197 kilometers
  • 1242.007 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 Kirkenes?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Kirkenes generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 387 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 Kirkenes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN).

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 Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen
City: Kirkenes
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: KKN
ICAO Code: ENKR
Coordinates: 69°43′32″N, 29°53′28″E