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How far is Islay from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 1448 miles / 2330 kilometers / 1258 nautical miles.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Islay Airport

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1448
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2330
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1258
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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Islay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1447.706 miles
  • 2329.858 kilometers
  • 1258.023 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
  • 1442.762 miles
  • 2321.900 kilometers
  • 1253.726 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 Islay?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Islay Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Islay generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Narsarsuaq to Islay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Islay Airport (ILY).

Airport information

Origin Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″W
Destination Islay Airport
City: Islay
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: ILY
ICAO Code: EGPI
Coordinates: 55°40′54″N, 6°15′24″W