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How far is Vancouver from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 3547 miles / 5709 kilometers / 3082 nautical miles.

Reykjavík Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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Distance from Reykjavik to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3547.197 miles
  • 5708.660 kilometers
  • 3082.430 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
  • 3535.703 miles
  • 5690.162 kilometers
  • 3072.442 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 7 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Vancouver generates about 400 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 400 kilograms equals 883 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

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 Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W