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GJR to LGA: distance & flight time
Gjogur (Gjögur Airport) → New York (La Guardia Airport)
2,651 mi
4,267 km · 2,304 nm
5h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,651 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 40m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GJR — Gjögur Airport · Gjogur, Iceland
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GJR
- IFJ · Ísafjörður Airport51 mi away
- SAK · Sauðárkrókur Airport53 mi away
- BIU · Bildudalur Airport67 mi away
- SIJ · Siglufjörður Airport68 mi away
Near LGA
Frequently asked questions
How far is GJR from LGA?
The flight distance from Gjogur (GJR) to New York (LGA) is 2,651 miles (4,267 km, 2,304 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GJR to LGA?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 40m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Gjogur and New York?
New York is 4 hours behind Gjogur.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GJR to LGA?
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