How far is Houston, TX, from Reykjavik?
The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 3863 miles / 6217 kilometers / 3357 nautical miles.
Keflavík International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Reykjavik to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reykjavik to Houston. 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 Reykjavik to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 7 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Houston?
The time difference between Reykjavik and Houston is 6 hours. Houston is 6 hours behind Reykjavik.
Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Reykjavik to Houston 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 Reykjavik to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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 | 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 |