Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Detroit to Reykjavík by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Detroit and Reykjavík is 15 days 14h. Ships depart from Portland (USPWM) and arrive at Reykjavík (ISREY) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Detroit and Reykjavík?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Portland (USPWM) and arrive into Reykjavík (ISREY) around 15 days 14h later. These services are operated by Eimskip.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Detroit to Reykjavík by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Detroit to Reykjavík takes around 1 day 7h. Flights depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Detroit and Reykjavík?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Icelandair and the typical transit time is around 1 day 7h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Detroit and Reykjavík?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Detroit and Reykjavík. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Detroit to Reykjavík by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Detroit and Reykjavík by cargo ship is 3,088 Nautical Miles (5,720 Kilometres / 3,554 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Portland (USPWM) and Reykjavík (ISREY).

Question 7

What is the distance between Detroit to Reykjavík by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Detroit and Reykjavík by air is around 4,565 Kilometres (2,837 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Detroit to Reykjavík by sea?

Accepted Answer

487kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Detroit to Reykjavík. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Icelandair	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Eimskip	Every 2-4 weeks	BAKKAFOSS+2 others
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