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 23 days. Ships depart from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive at Reykjavík (ISREY) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Detroit and Reykjavík?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive into Reykjavík (ISREY) around 23 days later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

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 16h 39m. 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 every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by United Airlines, Lufthansa, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 16h 39m.

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 4,698 Nautical Miles (8,701 Kilometres / 5,406 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Philadelphia (USPHL) 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 7,681 Kilometres (4,773 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Windsor Airport (YQG) 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

719kg CO₂e (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.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Detroit to Reykjavík?

Accepted Answer

611kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Detroit to Reykjavík. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+5 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Alaska Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900 (winglets)+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+7 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+4 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
WestJet	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RTWPAN / PAD → NEURFD15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Detroit to Reykjavík By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Detroit to Reykjavík by Air freight

Quickest air route

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Keflavik International Airport

Closest airports

Windsor Airport to Keflavik International Airport

Detroit to Reykjavík by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Philadelphia to Reykjavík

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