Distance From Keflavik International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, KEF - DCA Distance

The distance from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 2786 miles or 4484 kilometers or 2420 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.

---

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

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Reykjavík and Washington takes around 6 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavík, Iceland to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 6 hours 24 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 - DCA

Kilometers		4484 km
Statute Miles		2786 miles
Nautical Miles		2420 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 24 minutes

Keflavik International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - KEF to DCA Flight Path

Location of Keflavik International Airport & Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Reykjavík to Washington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • KEF - DCA

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

Location	Local Time
Reykjavík (Iceland)	2025-12-16, 02:59:46 GMT
Washington (United States)	2025-12-15, 21:59:46 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

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) Washington, United States