How far is Istanbul from Reykjavik?
The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 2545 miles / 4096 kilometers / 2212 nautical miles.
Reykjavík Airport – Istanbul 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)- 2545.105 miles
- 4095.949 kilometers
- 2211.635 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- 2539.442 miles
- 4086.836 kilometers
- 2206.715 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 Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Reykjavik to Istanbul generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 618 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
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 Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |