How far is Istanbul from Reykjavik?
The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 2563 miles / 4125 kilometers / 2228 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Reykjavik (RKV) to Istanbul (ISL) is 3265 miles / 5255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 180 hours 43 minutes.
Reykjavík Airport – Istanbul Atatürk 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)- 2563.377 miles
- 4125.355 kilometers
- 2227.514 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- 2557.738 miles
- 4116.280 kilometers
- 2222.613 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 Reykjavík Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)
On average, flying from Reykjavik to Istanbul generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 623 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 Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).
Airport information
| Origin | Reykjavík Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reykjavik |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | RKV |
| ICAO Code: | BIRK |
| Coordinates: | 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W |
| Destination | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |