How far is London from Reykjavik?
The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 1196 miles / 1924 kilometers / 1039 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Reykjavik (RKV) to London (LGW) is 2305 miles / 3709 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 165 hours 10 minutes.
Reykjavík Airport – London Gatwick Airport
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Distance from Reykjavik to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reykjavik to London. 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 Reykjavik to London?
The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and London?
The time difference between Reykjavik and London is 1 hour. London is 1 hour ahead of Reykjavik.
Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On average, flying from Reykjavik to London 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 Reykjavik to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Airport information
| Origin | Reykjavík Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reykjavik |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | RKV |
| ICAO Code: | BIRK |
| Coordinates: | 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W |
| Destination | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |