How far is Reykjavik from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) is 2821 miles / 4539 kilometers / 2451 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Reykjavík Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Reykjavik
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Reykjavik. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2820.596 miles
- 4539.310 kilometers
- 2451.031 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- 2814.636 miles
- 4529.717 kilometers
- 2445.852 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 Washington D.C. to Reykjavik?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Reykjavík Airport is 5 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Reykjavik?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Reykjavik generates about 313 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 313 kilograms equals 690 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Reykjavik
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Reykjavík Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reykjavik |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | RKV |
| ICAO Code: | BIRK |
| Coordinates: | 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W |