How far is London from Reykjavik?
The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 1170 miles / 1884 kilometers / 1017 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Reykjavik (RKV) to London (LHR) is 2330 miles / 3749 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 165 hours 38 minutes.
Reykjavík Airport – London Heathrow 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)- 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 Reykjavik to London?
The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 2 hours and 42 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR)
On average, flying from Reykjavik to London 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 Reykjavik to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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 Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |