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How far is Grímsey from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Grímsey (Grímsey Airport) is 3550 miles / 5713 kilometers / 3085 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Grímsey Airport

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5713
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3085
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Distance from Vancouver to Grímsey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3550.077 miles
  • 5713.295 kilometers
  • 3084.933 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
  • 3538.574 miles
  • 5694.783 kilometers
  • 3074.937 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 Grímsey?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Grímsey Airport is 7 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Grímsey Airport (GRY)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Grímsey generates about 401 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 401 kilograms equals 883 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Grímsey

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

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 Grímsey Airport
City: Grímsey
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: GRY
ICAO Code: BIGR
Coordinates: 66°33′16″N, 18°1′2″W