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How far is Alamosa, CO, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) is 2979 miles / 4795 kilometers / 2589 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – San Luis Valley Regional Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Alamosa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2979.253 miles
  • 4794.643 kilometers
  • 2588.900 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
  • 2973.842 miles
  • 4785.935 kilometers
  • 2584.198 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 Uummannaq to Alamosa?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to San Luis Valley Regional Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Alamosa generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 731 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Alamosa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS).

Airport information

Origin Qaarsut Airport
City: Uummannaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JQA
ICAO Code: BGUQ
Coordinates: 70°44′3″N, 52°41′46″W
Destination San Luis Valley Regional Airport
City: Alamosa, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALS
ICAO Code: KALS
Coordinates: 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″W