Distance From Reykjavik Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, RKV - MDW Distance

The distance from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 2963 miles or 4767 kilometers or 2573 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 Reykjavik ( Iceland ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Reykjavik and Chicago takes around 6 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Reykjavik Airport, Reykjavik, Iceland to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 6 hours 48 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 • RKV - MDW

Kilometers		4767 km
Statute Miles		2963 miles
Nautical Miles		2573 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 48 minutes

Reykjavik Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - RKV to MDW Flight Path

Location of Reykjavik Airport & Chicago Midway International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Reykjavik to Chicago nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Reykjavik, Iceland and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Reykjavik, Iceland and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RKV - MDW

Time difference between Reykjavik (Iceland) and Chicago (United States) is 6 Hours.
Chicago time is 6 Hours behind Reykjavik.

Location	Local Time
Reykjavik (Iceland)	2025-12-18, 06:23:58 GMT
Chicago (United States)	2025-12-18, 00:23:58 CST

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

Reykjavik Airport (RKV / BIRK) Reykjavik, Iceland

Destination

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW / KMDW) Chicago, United States