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How far is Yellowknife from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 2620 miles / 4217 kilometers / 2277 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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4217
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2277
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Distance from Reykjavik to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2620.195 miles
  • 4216.795 kilometers
  • 2276.887 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
  • 2610.294 miles
  • 4200.861 kilometers
  • 2268.283 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Yellowknife generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 638 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Yellowknife

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

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W