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How far is Reykjavik from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) is 2792 miles / 4494 kilometers / 2426 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Keflavík International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Reykjavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2792.164 miles
  • 4493.553 kilometers
  • 2426.324 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
  • 2785.197 miles
  • 4482.339 kilometers
  • 2420.270 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 Detroit to Reykjavik?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Keflavík International Airport is 5 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF)

On average, flying from Detroit to Reykjavik generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 682 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Reykjavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF).

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W
Destination Keflavík International Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: KEF
ICAO Code: BIKF
Coordinates: 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W