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How far is Ilulissat from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) is 1692 miles / 2723 kilometers / 1470 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Ilulissat Airport

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2723
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1470
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Distance from Glasgow to Ilulissat

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Ilulissat. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1692.133 miles
  • 2723.223 kilometers
  • 1470.423 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1686.556 miles
  • 2714.248 kilometers
  • 1465.577 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Glasgow to Ilulissat?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Ilulissat Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Ilulissat Airport (JAV)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Ilulissat generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Ilulissat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Ilulissat Airport (JAV).

Airport information

Origin Glasgow Airport
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: GLA
ICAO Code: EGPF
Coordinates: 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W
Destination Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″W