How far is London from Reykjavik?
The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and London (London Stansted Airport) is 1164 miles / 1873 kilometers / 1011 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Reykjavik (RKV) to London (STN) is 2324 miles / 3740 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 165 hours 34 minutes.
Reykjavík Airport – London Stansted 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)- 1163.564 miles
- 1872.575 kilometers
- 1011.109 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- 1160.649 miles
- 1867.884 kilometers
- 1008.577 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 Stansted 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 Stansted Airport (STN)
On average, flying from Reykjavik to London generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Stansted Airport (STN).
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 Stansted Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | STN |
| ICAO Code: | EGSS |
| Coordinates: | 51°53′5″N, 0°14′5″E |