How far is Nelson from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 10738 miles / 17281 kilometers / 9331 nautical miles.

Distance from Reykjavik to Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 10737.919 miles
• 17281.006 kilometers
• 9330.997 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

• 10745.697 miles
• 17293.523 kilometers
• 9337.755 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 Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Nelson Airport is 20 hours and 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Nelson?

The time difference between Reykjavik and Nelson is 13 hours. Nelson is 13 hours ahead of Reykjavik.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Nelson Airport (NSN)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Nelson generates about 1 419 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 419 kilograms equals 3 128 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Nelson

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

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	Nelson Airport
City:	Nelson
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	NSN
ICAO Code:	NZNS
Coordinates:	41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E