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How far is Uummannaq from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) is 1748 miles / 2814 kilometers / 1519 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Qaarsut Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Uummannaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1748.422 miles
  • 2813.812 kilometers
  • 1519.337 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
  • 1742.686 miles
  • 2804.581 kilometers
  • 1514.352 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 Uummannaq?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Uummannaq 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 Uummannaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA).

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 Qaarsut Airport
City: Uummannaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JQA
ICAO Code: BGUQ
Coordinates: 70°44′3″N, 52°41′46″W