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How far is Akureyri from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) is 1187 miles / 1910 kilometers / 1031 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Akureyri (AEY) is 2069 miles / 3330 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 159 hours 41 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – Akureyri Airport

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1187
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1910
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1031
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Distance from London to Akureyri

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Akureyri. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1186.636 miles
  • 1909.706 kilometers
  • 1031.159 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
  • 1184.027 miles
  • 1905.507 kilometers
  • 1028.892 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 Akureyri?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Akureyri Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Akureyri?

There is no time difference between London and Akureyri.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Akureyri Airport (AEY)

On average, flying from London to Akureyri generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 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 Akureyri

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Akureyri Airport (AEY).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
Destination Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W