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How far is Kiruna from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Kiruna (Kiruna Airport) is 1218 miles / 1960 kilometers / 1058 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (KEF) to Kiruna (KRN) is 2511 miles / 4041 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 175 hours 47 minutes.

Keflavík International Airport – Kiruna Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Kiruna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1218.086 miles
  • 1960.319 kilometers
  • 1058.487 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
  • 1213.395 miles
  • 1952.769 kilometers
  • 1054.411 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 Kiruna?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Kiruna Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Kiruna Airport (KRN)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Kiruna generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 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 Kiruna

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

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 Kiruna Airport
City: Kiruna
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: KRN
ICAO Code: ESNQ
Coordinates: 67°49′19″N, 20°20′12″E