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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 3016 miles / 4854 kilometers / 2621 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3016.340 miles
  • 4854.328 kilometers
  • 2621.127 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
  • 3010.754 miles
  • 4845.339 kilometers
  • 2616.274 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 6 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Raleigh generates about 336 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 336 kilograms equals 741 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W