How far is Shetland from Narsarsuaq?
The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 1480 miles / 2382 kilometers / 1286 nautical miles.
Narsarsuaq Airport – Sumburgh Airport
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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Shetland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Narsarsuaq to Shetland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1479.937 miles
- 2381.728 kilometers
- 1286.030 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- 1474.538 miles
- 2373.039 kilometers
- 1281.339 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 Narsarsuaq to Shetland?
The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Narsarsuaq and Shetland?
Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Shetland generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Narsarsuaq to Shetland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).
Airport information
| Origin | Narsarsuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Narsarsuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | UAK |
| ICAO Code: | BGBW |
| Coordinates: | 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″W |
| Destination | Sumburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shetland |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LSI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPB |
| Coordinates: | 59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W |