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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 2945 miles / 4739 kilometers / 2559 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2944.659 miles
  • 4738.969 kilometers
  • 2558.839 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
  • 2936.348 miles
  • 4725.595 kilometers
  • 2551.617 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 Reykjavik to Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Minneapolis generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 722 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W