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How far is Istanbul from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 2600 miles / 4184 kilometers / 2259 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2599.833 miles
  • 4184.026 kilometers
  • 2259.193 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
  • 2594.058 miles
  • 4174.731 kilometers
  • 2254.174 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 Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Istanbul generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 632 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SAW
ICAO Code: LTFJ
Coordinates: 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E