How far is Reykjavik from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) is 829 miles / 1334 kilometers / 720 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Reykjavik (RKV) is 2704 miles / 4352 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 172 hours 34 minutes.
Glasgow Airport – Reykjavík Airport
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Distance from Glasgow to Reykjavik
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Reykjavik. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 828.717 miles
- 1333.691 kilometers
- 720.136 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- 826.381 miles
- 1329.932 kilometers
- 718.106 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 Glasgow to Reykjavik?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Reykjavík Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Reykjavik?
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV)
On average, flying from Glasgow to Reykjavik generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Glasgow to Reykjavik
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV).
Airport information
| Origin | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W |
| Destination | Reykjavík Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reykjavik |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | RKV |
| ICAO Code: | BIRK |
| Coordinates: | 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W |