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How far is Newark, NJ, from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) is 2623 miles / 4221 kilometers / 2279 nautical miles.

Reykjavík Airport – New York Newark Liberty International Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Newark

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2623.016 miles
  • 4221.336 kilometers
  • 2279.339 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
  • 2617.232 miles
  • 4212.027 kilometers
  • 2274.313 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 Newark?

The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to New York Newark Liberty International Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Newark generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 638 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Newark

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Airport information

Origin Reykjavík Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: RKV
ICAO Code: BIRK
Coordinates: 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W
Destination New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W