Glacier · The Highlands

Langjökull

Ice cap in Iceland

Langjökull, Iceland
Photo: Polarlys · CC BY 2.5

Before you go

Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.

Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.

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Quick facts

  • Langjökull is 152 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 28 min by car. The nearest road is about 18 km away.
  • Langjökull is a glacier in the Icelandic Highlands.

The facts

Langjökull: The facts
From Reykjavík152 km by road, about 2 h 28 min
RegionThe Highlands
Coordinates64.6919° N, 20.1968° W

Getting there

Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.

The nearest road is about 18 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Langjökull?

Langjökull is a glacier in the Icelandic Highlands.

Where is Langjökull?

Langjökull is at 64.6919° N, 20.1968° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest other sight on our map is Ögmundarjökull, a glacier about 12 km away in a straight line.

How far is Langjökull from Reykjavík?

Langjökull is 152 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 28 min by car. The nearest road is about 18 km away.

How do I get to Langjökull?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Langjökull, not to a search for its name.

Does it cost anything to visit Langjökull?

We have not verified a fee for Langjökull. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.

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Straight-line distance, not driving distance.

Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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