How far is Detroit, MI, from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2792 miles / 4494 kilometers / 2426 nautical miles.

Distance from Reykjavik to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2792.164 miles
• 4493.553 kilometers
• 2426.324 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

• 2785.197 miles
• 4482.339 kilometers
• 2420.270 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Detroit?

The time difference between Reykjavik and Detroit is 5 hours. Detroit is 5 hours behind Reykjavik.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Detroit generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 682 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin	Keflavík International Airport
City:	Reykjavik
Country:	Iceland
IATA Code:	KEF
ICAO Code:	BIKF
Coordinates:	63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W

Destination	Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City:	Detroit, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DTW
ICAO Code:	KDTW
Coordinates:	42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W