How Far Is Iceland From America?

           To calculate the approximate distance between Iceland and the United States of America, it is better to take the busiest international airport in each of the countries into consideration. The main airport in Iceland is Reykjavik International Airport. This airport serves the capital of the country. On the other hand, one of the busiest airports in the United States of America is John F. Kennedy International Airport, which serves in New York City.


           The distance by air from Reykjavik to New York City in terms of statute miles is approximately 2, 607.59 statute miles. When the distance between the two cities is calculated in terms of kilometres and nautical miles, it is estimated to be approximately 4, 195.61 kilometres and 2, 265.45 nautical miles, respectively. The distance can be covered in five hours and ten minutes.

If you measure the straight line flight distance ("as the crow flies"), the total distance from America to Iceland is 3,561 miles or 5,731 kilometers.