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LHR to MVA: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Myvatn (Reykjahlíð Airport)
1,138 mi
1,831 km · 989 nm
2h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
Same time
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
1,138 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 56m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Both airports share the same local time, so schedules read exactly as flown.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- MVA — Reykjahlíð Airport · Myvatn, Iceland
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near MVA
- HZK · Húsavík Airport25 mi away
- AEY · Akureyri Airport33 mi away
- THO · Thorshofn Airport59 mi away
- VPN · Vopnafjörður Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from MVA?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Myvatn (MVA) is 1,138 miles (1,831 km, 989 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to MVA?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 56m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LHR to MVA?
Nonstop service on LHR–MVA depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 2h 56m nonstop estimate.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to MVA?
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Why are some LHR to MVA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LHR–MVA tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.