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How far is Uummannaq from Akureyri?

The distance between Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) and Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) is 943 miles / 1517 kilometers / 819 nautical miles.

Akureyri Airport – Qaarsut Airport

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Distance from Akureyri to Uummannaq

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Akureyri to Uummannaq. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 942.700 miles
  • 1517.129 kilometers
  • 819.184 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
  • 939.052 miles
  • 1511.258 kilometers
  • 816.014 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 Akureyri to Uummannaq?

The estimated flight time from Akureyri Airport to Qaarsut Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA)

On average, flying from Akureyri to Uummannaq generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akureyri to Uummannaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA).

Airport information

Origin Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W
Destination Qaarsut Airport
City: Uummannaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JQA
ICAO Code: BGUQ
Coordinates: 70°44′3″N, 52°41′46″W