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LGA to KEF: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Keflavik (Keflavik International Airport)
2,582 mi
4,155 km · 2,244 nm
5h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,582 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 32m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
- KEF — Keflavik International Airport · Keflavik, Iceland
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LGA
Near KEF
- RKV · Reykjavik Airport22 mi away
- GUU · Grundarfjörður Airport72 mi away
- VEY · Vestmannaeyjar Airport81 mi away
- PFJ · Patreksfjörður Airport116 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGA from KEF?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Keflavik (KEF) is 2,582 miles (4,155 km, 2,244 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to KEF?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 32m 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 New York and Keflavik?
Keflavik is 4 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to KEF?
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