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How far is Rost from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Rost (Røst Airport) is 981 miles / 1580 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (RKV) to Rost (RET) is 2404 miles / 3869 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 178 hours 19 minutes.

Reykjavík Airport – Røst Airport

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981
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1580
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853
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Distance from Reykjavik to Rost

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 981.466 miles
  • 1579.516 kilometers
  • 852.871 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
  • 977.700 miles
  • 1573.455 kilometers
  • 849.598 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 Rost?

The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to Røst Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Røst Airport (RET)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Rost generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Rost

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Røst Airport (RET).

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 Røst Airport
City: Rost
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: RET
ICAO Code: ENRS
Coordinates: 67°31′40″N, 12°6′11″E