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How far is Gustavus, AK, from Ilulissat?

The distance between Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) and Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) is 2463 miles / 3964 kilometers / 2140 nautical miles.

Ilulissat Airport – Gustavus Airport

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Distance from Ilulissat to Gustavus

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ilulissat to Gustavus. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2462.891 miles
  • 3963.639 kilometers
  • 2140.194 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
  • 2453.856 miles
  • 3949.099 kilometers
  • 2132.343 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 Ilulissat to Gustavus?

The estimated flight time from Ilulissat Airport to Gustavus Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Gustavus Airport (GST)

On average, flying from Ilulissat to Gustavus generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 597 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ilulissat to Gustavus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Gustavus Airport (GST).

Airport information

Origin Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″W
Destination Gustavus Airport
City: Gustavus, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GST
ICAO Code: PAGS
Coordinates: 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W