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How far is Akureyri from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) is 3586 miles / 5770 kilometers / 3116 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Akureyri Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Akureyri

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Akureyri. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3585.510 miles
  • 5770.318 kilometers
  • 3115.723 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
  • 3573.885 miles
  • 5751.611 kilometers
  • 3105.621 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 Vancouver to Akureyri?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Akureyri Airport is 7 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Akureyri Airport (AEY)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Akureyri generates about 405 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 405 kilograms equals 893 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Akureyri

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Akureyri Airport (AEY).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
Destination Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W