How far is Kangerlussuaq from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1664 miles / 2679 kilometers / 1446 nautical miles.
Glasgow Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport
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Distance from Glasgow to Kangerlussuaq
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Kangerlussuaq. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1664.393 miles
- 2678.580 kilometers
- 1446.318 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- 1658.818 miles
- 2669.610 kilometers
- 1441.474 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 Kangerlussuaq?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Kangerlussuaq?
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)
On average, flying from Glasgow to Kangerlussuaq generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Glasgow to Kangerlussuaq
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W |
| Destination | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |