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How far is Sochi from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Sochi (Sochi International Airport) is 2759 miles / 4440 kilometers / 2397 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (RKV) to Sochi (AER) is 3652 miles / 5877 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 197 hours 14 minutes.

Reykjavík Airport – Sochi International Airport

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2759
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4440
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2397
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Distance from Reykjavik to Sochi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2758.781 miles
  • 4439.827 kilometers
  • 2397.315 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
  • 2751.577 miles
  • 4428.235 kilometers
  • 2391.055 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 Sochi?

The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to Sochi International Airport is 5 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Sochi International Airport (AER)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Sochi generates about 306 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 306 kilograms equals 674 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 Sochi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Sochi International Airport (AER).

Airport information

Origin Reykjavík Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: RKV
ICAO Code: BIRK
Coordinates: 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W
Destination Sochi International Airport
City: Sochi
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: AER
ICAO Code: URSS
Coordinates: 43°26′59″N, 39°57′23″E