Reykjavik, Iceland — Complete distance hub with flight times, driving distances & travel planning data
By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 7, 2026
From Reykjavik, the closest major city is London at just 1,890 km (2h 52min by air). The farthest destination is New York at 4,203 km. On average, the 5 destinations listed here are 2,869 km from Reykjavik.
Reykjavik is a notable city in Iceland, with a population of approximately 131,136. Located in the Capital Region region of Europe, Reykjavik serves as a significant regional destination.
Reykjavik connects to 3 destinations within Europe and 2 intercontinental routes spanning 2 continents. Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a business journey, or a long-haul adventure, this page covers every route from Reykjavik with exact distances, flight times, and driving estimates.
Understanding route categories from Reykjavik helps with travel planning:
| Category | Distance | Routes | Best Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Short-haul | Under 1,500 km | 0 routes | Train or flight |
| 🟡 Medium-haul | 1,500–5,000 km | 5 routes | Flight (3–7 hours) |
| 🔴 Long-haul | Over 5,000 km | 0 routes | Flight (7+ hours) |
Reykjavik benefits from Europe's extensive rail network. For destinations under 800 km, high-speed trains like the Eurostar, TGV, or ICE often beat flying when you factor in city-center departures and no airport security queues.
All distances shown are straight-line (great-circle) distances. Actual road distances are typically 20–40% longer. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. For the most accurate door-to-door estimates, add 2–3 hours for airport procedures on each end.
Most routes from Reykjavik are within a few timezones, so jet lag is rarely a concern.
The closest major city to Reykjavik is London, United Kingdom at 1,890 km (1,174 miles). Flight time: approximately 2h 52min.
The farthest city from Reykjavik in our database is New York at 4,203 km (2,612 miles).
We cover 5 destinations from Reykjavik, spanning 2 continents.
The average distance from Reykjavik to all listed destinations is approximately 2,869 km (1,783 miles).
From Reykjavik: 0 short-haul routes (under 1,500 km), 5 medium-haul (1,500–5,000 km), and 0 long-haul routes (over 5,000 km).
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 7, 2026.