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How far is Uummannaq from Vagar?

The distance between Vagar (Vágar Airport) and Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) is 1354 miles / 2179 kilometers / 1177 nautical miles.

Vágar Airport – Qaarsut Airport

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1177
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Distance from Vagar to Uummannaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1354.083 miles
  • 2179.186 kilometers
  • 1176.666 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
  • 1349.070 miles
  • 2171.118 kilometers
  • 1172.310 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 Vagar to Uummannaq?

The estimated flight time from Vágar Airport to Qaarsut Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vágar Airport (FAE) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA)

On average, flying from Vagar to Uummannaq generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vagar to Uummannaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vágar Airport (FAE) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA).

Airport information

Origin Vágar Airport
City: Vagar
Country: Faroe Islands Flag of Faroe Islands
IATA Code: FAE
ICAO Code: EKVG
Coordinates: 62°3′48″N, 7°16′37″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