- Elevation
- 1,272 m
- Tallest summit within 24.5 miles
- Bárðarbunga2,014 m · 11.4 mi
- Sunset, March equinox
- 19:26local time
- Coordinates
- 64.6932, -17.9159
Eggja rises to 1,272 m. Bárðarbunga stands 2,014 m to the east-southeast, 11 miles off. The nearest named place is Vonarskarð, a hot spring 0.6 miles away.
- Elevation
- 1272 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 24.5 miles of Eggja. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bárðarbunga | ESE 104° | 2,014 m | 11.4 mi |
| Hamarinn | S 169° | 1,580 m | 15.1 mi |
| Kista | E 97° | 1,567 m | 10.6 mi |
| Háhyrna | NW 326° | 1,539 m | 3.6 mi |
| Tungnafellsjökull | N 5° | 1,537 m | 3.0 mi |
| Miklafell | NW 306° | 1,468 m | 22.5 mi |
| Trölladyngja | NE 54° | 1,468 m | 24.0 mi |
| Fagrafell | NNW 341° | 1,465 m | 4.9 mi |
Named places within 25 miles
Hot springs: 3
- Vonarskarð: 0.6 mi
- Kristinslaug: 18.2 mi
- Hitulaug Ytri: 19.8 mi
Attractions: 1
- Hverabotn: 0.6 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:14 | 18:22 | 19:26 |
| June solstice | 02:24 | 21:56 | 00:04 |
| September equinox | 06:54 | 18:12 | 19:16 |
| December solstice | 11:17 | — | 15:04 |
Local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik).
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