How far is Reykjavik from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) is 4329 miles / 6966 kilometers / 3761 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Reykjavík Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Reykjavik
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Reykjavik. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4328.581 miles
- 6966.175 kilometers
- 3761.434 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- 4318.856 miles
- 6950.525 kilometers
- 3752.983 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 Los Angeles to Reykjavik?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Reykjavík Airport is 8 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Reykjavik?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Reykjavik generates about 498 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 498 kilograms equals 1 097 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Reykjavik
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Reykjavík Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reykjavik |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | RKV |
| ICAO Code: | BIRK |
| Coordinates: | 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W |