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How far is Kobe from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Kobe (Kobe Airport) is 5530 miles / 8899 kilometers / 4805 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Kobe Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Kobe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5529.649 miles
  • 8899.107 kilometers
  • 4805.133 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
  • 5515.907 miles
  • 8876.992 kilometers
  • 4793.192 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 Kobe?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Kobe Airport is 10 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Kobe Airport (UKB)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Kobe generates about 654 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 654 kilograms equals 1 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Kobe

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

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 Kobe Airport
City: Kobe
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: UKB
ICAO Code: RJBE
Coordinates: 34°37′58″N, 135°13′26″E