How far is Reykjavik from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) is 1196 miles / 1924 kilometers / 1039 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LGW) to Reykjavik (RKV) is 2306 miles / 3711 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 165 hours 15 minutes.
London Gatwick Airport – Reykjavík 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)- 1195.599 miles
- 1924.130 kilometers
- 1038.947 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- 1192.732 miles
- 1919.517 kilometers
- 1036.456 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 Gatwick Airport to Reykjavík Airport is 2 hours and 45 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV)
On average, flying from London to Reykjavik generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 356 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Reykjavík Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reykjavik |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | RKV |
| ICAO Code: | BIRK |
| Coordinates: | 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W |