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How far is Richmond, VA, from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2878 miles / 4632 kilometers / 2501 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2877.918 miles
  • 4631.560 kilometers
  • 2500.842 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
  • 2872.252 miles
  • 4622.442 kilometers
  • 2495.919 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Richmond generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 705 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W