How far is Reykjavik from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) is 2609 miles / 4199 kilometers / 2268 nautical miles.
New York LaGuardia Airport – Reykjavík Airport
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Distance from New York to Reykjavik
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Reykjavik. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2609.440 miles
- 4199.486 kilometers
- 2267.541 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- 2603.681 miles
- 4190.219 kilometers
- 2262.537 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 New York to Reykjavik?
The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Reykjavík Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Reykjavik?
Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV)
On average, flying from New York to Reykjavik generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 635 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New York to Reykjavik
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV).
Airport information
| Origin | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W |
| Destination | Reykjavík Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reykjavik |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | RKV |
| ICAO Code: | BIRK |
| Coordinates: | 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W |