How far is Reykjavik from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) is 2944 miles / 4737 kilometers / 2558 nautical miles.

Distance from Chicago to Reykjavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2943.595 miles
• 4737.257 kilometers
• 2557.914 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

• 2936.119 miles
• 4725.226 kilometers
• 2551.418 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 Chicago to Reykjavik?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Keflavík International Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Reykjavik?

The time difference between Chicago and Reykjavik is 6 hours. Reykjavik is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF)

On average, flying from Chicago to Reykjavik generates about 327 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 327 kilograms equals 722 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Reykjavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF).

Airport information

Origin	Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ORD
ICAO Code:	KORD
Coordinates:	41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W

Destination	Keflavík International Airport
City:	Reykjavik
Country:	Iceland
IATA Code:	KEF
ICAO Code:	BIKF
Coordinates:	63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W