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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 3391 miles / 5457 kilometers / 2947 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3390.947 miles
  • 5457.201 kilometers
  • 2946.653 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
  • 3384.813 miles
  • 5447.328 kilometers
  • 2941.322 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 Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 6 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Birmingham generates about 381 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 381 kilograms equals 841 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

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 Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W