How far is Reykjavik from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) is 1205 miles / 1940 kilometers / 1048 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LGW) to Reykjavik (KEF) is 2333 miles / 3755 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 165 hours 53 minutes.
London Gatwick Airport – Keflavík International Airport
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Distance from London to Reykjavik
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Reykjavik. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1205.454 miles
- 1939.989 kilometers
- 1047.510 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- 1202.523 miles
- 1935.273 kilometers
- 1044.964 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 London to Reykjavik?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Keflavík International Airport is 2 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Reykjavik?
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
On average, flying from London to Reykjavik generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 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 London to Reykjavik
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Keflavík International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reykjavik |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | KEF |
| ICAO Code: | BIKF |
| Coordinates: | 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W |
Airlines flying from London (LGW) to Reykjavik (KEF)
| Icelandair |