Distance From Keflavik International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, KEF - EWR Distance

The distance from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 2596 miles or 4177 kilometers or 2254 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Reykjavík ( Iceland ) to Newark ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Reykjavík and Newark takes around 5 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavík, Iceland to Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, United States is 5 hours 58 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KEF - EWR

Kilometers		4177 km
Statute Miles		2596 miles
Nautical Miles		2254 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 58 minutes

Keflavik International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport Flight Route Map - KEF to EWR Flight Path

Location of Keflavik International Airport & Newark Liberty International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Reykjavík to Newark nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Reykjavík, Iceland and Newark, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Reykjavík, Iceland and Newark, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KEF - EWR

Time difference between Reykjavík (Iceland) and Newark (United States) is 5 Hours.
Newark time is 5 Hours behind Reykjavík.

Location	Local Time
Reykjavík (Iceland)	2025-12-15, 07:48:29 GMT
Newark (United States)	2025-12-15, 02:48:29 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Keflavik International Airport (KEF / BIKF) Reykjavík, Iceland

Destination

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR / KEWR) Newark, United States