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How far is Narsarsuaq from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) is 1502 miles / 2417 kilometers / 1305 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Narsarsuaq Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Narsarsuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1501.803 miles
  • 2416.918 kilometers
  • 1305.031 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
  • 1496.640 miles
  • 2408.608 kilometers
  • 1300.544 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 Narsarsuaq?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Narsarsuaq Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Narsarsuaq generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Narsarsuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK).

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 Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″W