How far is Reykjavik from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) is 3863 miles / 6217 kilometers / 3357 nautical miles.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Keflavík International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Reykjavik
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Reykjavik. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3862.825 miles
- 6216.614 kilometers
- 3356.703 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- 3856.410 miles
- 6206.291 kilometers
- 3351.129 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 Houston to Reykjavik?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Keflavík International Airport is 7 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Reykjavik?
The time difference between Houston and Reykjavik is 6 hours. Reykjavik is 6 hours ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
On average, flying from Houston to Reykjavik generates about 439 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 439 kilograms equals 968 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Houston to Reykjavik
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
| Destination | Keflavík International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reykjavik |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | KEF |
| ICAO Code: | BIKF |
| Coordinates: | 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W |