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How far is Akureyri from Calgary?

The distance between Calgary (Calgary International Airport) and Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) is 3256 miles / 5240 kilometers / 2829 nautical miles.

Calgary International Airport – Akureyri Airport

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Distance from Calgary to Akureyri

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3256.046 miles
  • 5240.098 kilometers
  • 2829.426 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
  • 3245.218 miles
  • 5222.672 kilometers
  • 2820.017 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 Calgary to Akureyri?

The estimated flight time from Calgary International Airport to Akureyri Airport is 6 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Akureyri Airport (AEY)

On average, flying from Calgary to Akureyri generates about 365 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 365 kilograms equals 805 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Calgary to Akureyri

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

Airport information

Origin Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″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