How far is Reykjavik from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) is 1180 miles / 1900 kilometers / 1026 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LHR) to Reykjavik (KEF) is 2357 miles / 3793 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 166 hours 22 minutes.
London Heathrow Airport – Keflavík International Airport
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Distance from London to Reykjavik
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Reykjavik. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1180.399 miles
- 1899.668 kilometers
- 1025.739 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1177.497 miles
- 1894.997 kilometers
- 1023.217 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from London to Reykjavik?
The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Keflavík International Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Reykjavik?
The time difference between London and Reykjavik is 1 hour. Reykjavik is 1 hour behind London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
On average, flying from London to Reykjavik generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Reykjavik
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF).
Airport information
| Origin | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| Destination | Keflavík International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reykjavik |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | KEF |
| ICAO Code: | BIKF |
| Coordinates: | 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W |
Airlines flying from London (LHR) to Reykjavik (KEF)
| Icelandair |