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How far is Reykjavik from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) is 3555 miles / 5721 kilometers / 3089 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Reykjavík Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Reykjavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3554.814 miles
  • 5720.919 kilometers
  • 3089.049 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
  • 3543.314 miles
  • 5702.412 kilometers
  • 3079.056 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 Reykjavik?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Reykjavik generates about 401 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 401 kilograms equals 885 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Reykjavik

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

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 Reykjavík Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: RKV
ICAO Code: BIRK
Coordinates: 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W