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How far is Glasgow from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 1688 miles / 2717 kilometers / 1467 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Glasgow Airport

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Distance from Nuuk to Glasgow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1688.280 miles
  • 2717.023 kilometers
  • 1467.075 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
  • 1682.502 miles
  • 2707.724 kilometers
  • 1462.054 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 Nuuk to Glasgow?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Glasgow Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Glasgow generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Glasgow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Glasgow Airport (GLA).

Airport information

Origin Nuuk Airport
City: Nuuk
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: GOH
ICAO Code: BGGH
Coordinates: 64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″W
Destination 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