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How far is Akureyri from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) is 2951 miles / 4748 kilometers / 2564 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Akureyri Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Akureyri

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Akureyri. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2950.567 miles
  • 4748.478 kilometers
  • 2563.973 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
  • 2944.221 miles
  • 4738.264 kilometers
  • 2558.458 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 Akureyri?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Akureyri Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Akureyri Airport (AEY)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Akureyri generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 724 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 Akureyri

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Akureyri Airport (AEY).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
Destination Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W