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How far is Karlstad from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Karlstad (Karlstad Airport) is 1184 miles / 1905 kilometers / 1029 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (RKV) to Karlstad (KSD) is 1662 miles / 2675 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 158 hours 20 minutes.

Reykjavík Airport – Karlstad Airport

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1184
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1905
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1029
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Distance from Reykjavik to Karlstad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1184.000 miles
  • 1905.463 kilometers
  • 1028.867 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
  • 1179.737 miles
  • 1898.602 kilometers
  • 1025.163 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 Karlstad?

The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to Karlstad Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Karlstad Airport (KSD)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Karlstad generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 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 Karlstad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Karlstad Airport (KSD).

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 Karlstad Airport
City: Karlstad
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: KSD
ICAO Code: ESOK
Coordinates: 59°26′40″N, 13°20′14″E