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How far is Sisimiut from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 1746 miles / 2810 kilometers / 1517 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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2810
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1517
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Distance from Glasgow to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1745.876 miles
  • 2809.716 kilometers
  • 1517.125 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
  • 1739.975 miles
  • 2800.218 kilometers
  • 1511.997 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 Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Sisimiut generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

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 Sisimiut Airport
City: Sisimiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JHS
ICAO Code: BGSS
Coordinates: 66°57′4″N, 53°43′45″W