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How far is Vadsø from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Vadsø (Vadsø Airport) is 1408 miles / 2266 kilometers / 1223 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (RKV) to Vadsø (VDS) is 2763 miles / 4446 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 182 hours 44 minutes.

Reykjavík Airport – Vadsø Airport

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1408
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2266
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1223
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Distance from Reykjavik to Vadsø

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1407.897 miles
  • 2265.790 kilometers
  • 1223.429 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
  • 1402.456 miles
  • 2257.034 kilometers
  • 1218.701 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 Vadsø?

The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to Vadsø Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Vadsø Airport (VDS)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Vadsø generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 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 Vadsø

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Vadsø Airport (VDS).

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 Vadsø Airport
City: Vadsø
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: VDS
ICAO Code: ENVD
Coordinates: 70°3′55″N, 29°50′40″E