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How far is Rost from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Rost (Røst Airport) is 1004 miles / 1616 kilometers / 872 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (KEF) to Rost (RET) is 2430 miles / 3911 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 178 hours 56 minutes.

Keflavík International Airport – Røst Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Rost

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1003.980 miles
  • 1615.749 kilometers
  • 872.435 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
  • 1000.134 miles
  • 1609.559 kilometers
  • 869.092 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 Rost?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Røst Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Røst Airport (RET)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Rost generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 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 Rost

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

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 Røst Airport
City: Rost
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: RET
ICAO Code: ENRS
Coordinates: 67°31′40″N, 12°6′11″E