The straight-line distance from Reykjavik, Iceland to Istanbul, Turkey is 4,122 km (2,561 miles).Istanbul is ESE of Reykjavik.
Distance (km)
4,122
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,561
straight line
Flight Time
5 hr 42 min
estimated direct
Direction
ESE
104° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 5 hr 42 min | 4,122 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 67 hr | ~5,359 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Reykjavik, Iceland |
| To | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Straight-line Distance | 4,122 km (2,561 miles) |
| Bearing | 104° (ESE) |
| Coordinates (Reykjavik) | 64.1466°, -21.9426° |
| Coordinates (Istanbul) | 41.0082°, 28.9784° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Reykjavik to Istanbul is 4,122 km (2,561 miles). Istanbul is ESE of Reykjavik.
A direct flight from Reykjavik to Istanbul takes approximately 5 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Reykjavik to Istanbul takes approximately 67 hr. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Istanbul is ESE (104 degrees) from Reykjavik.
The distance from Istanbul to Reykjavik is the same: 4,122 km (2,561 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.