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How far is Ilulissat from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) is 2059 miles / 3314 kilometers / 1789 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Ilulissat Airport

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Distance from London to Ilulissat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2058.972 miles
  • 3313.594 kilometers
  • 1789.198 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
  • 2052.853 miles
  • 3303.746 kilometers
  • 1783.880 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 London to Ilulissat?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Ilulissat Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Ilulissat Airport (JAV)

On average, flying from London to Ilulissat generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 494 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Ilulissat

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Ilulissat Airport (JAV).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
Destination Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″W