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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 3048 miles / 4905 kilometers / 2649 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3047.893 miles
  • 4905.108 kilometers
  • 2648.546 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
  • 3039.850 miles
  • 4892.164 kilometers
  • 2641.557 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 Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 6 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Waterloo generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 749 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Waterloo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).

Airport information

Origin Keflavík International Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: KEF
ICAO Code: BIKF
Coordinates: 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W
Destination Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W