Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Reykjavík and Chicago is 13 days 7h. Ships depart from Reykjavík (ISREY) and arrive at Portland (USPWM) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Reykjavík and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Reykjavík (ISREY) and arrive into Portland (USPWM) around 13 days 7h later. These services are operated by Eimskip.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Reykjavík to Chicago takes around 1 day 17h. Flights depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and arrive at General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Reykjavík and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 17h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Reykjavík and Chicago. 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 Reykjavík to Chicago by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and Chicago by cargo ship is 3,238 Nautical Miles (5,997 Kilometres / 3,726 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Reykjavík (ISREY) and Portland (USPWM).

Question 7

What is the distance between Reykjavík to Chicago by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and Chicago by air is around 5,432 Kilometres (3,375 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

469kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Reykjavík to Chicago. 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 Reykjavík to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

273kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Reykjavík to Chicago. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Icelandair	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Eimskip	Every 2-4 weeks	BAKKAFOSS+2 others
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