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How far is Upernavik from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 1849 miles / 2975 kilometers / 1607 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Upernavik Airport

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2975
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1607
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Distance from Glasgow to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1848.748 miles
  • 2975.271 kilometers
  • 1606.518 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
  • 1842.685 miles
  • 2965.514 kilometers
  • 1601.250 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 Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Upernavik Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Upernavik generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

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 Upernavik Airport
City: Upernavik
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JUV
ICAO Code: BGUK
Coordinates: 72°47′24″N, 56°7′50″W