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How far is Grímsey from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Grímsey (Grímsey Airport) is 2962 miles / 4767 kilometers / 2574 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Grímsey Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Grímsey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2961.841 miles
  • 4766.621 kilometers
  • 2573.770 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
  • 2955.526 miles
  • 4756.458 kilometers
  • 2568.282 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 Grímsey?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Grímsey Airport (GRY)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Grímsey generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 727 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 Grímsey

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

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 Grímsey Airport
City: Grímsey
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: GRY
ICAO Code: BIGR
Coordinates: 66°33′16″N, 18°1′2″W