How far is Reykjavik from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) is 1170 miles / 1884 kilometers / 1017 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LHR) to Reykjavik (RKV) is 2330 miles / 3750 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 165 hours 44 minutes.
London Heathrow 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)- 1170.500 miles
- 1883.737 kilometers
- 1017.137 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- 1167.662 miles
- 1879.169 kilometers
- 1014.670 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 Reykjavík Airport is 2 hours and 42 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 Reykjavík Airport (RKV)
On average, flying from London to Reykjavik generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Reykjavík Airport (RKV).
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 | Reykjavík Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reykjavik |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | RKV |
| ICAO Code: | BIRK |
| Coordinates: | 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W |