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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 2866 miles / 4613 kilometers / 2491 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2866.144 miles
  • 4612.612 kilometers
  • 2490.611 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
  • 2863.082 miles
  • 4607.684 kilometers
  • 2487.950 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 Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 5 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Birmingham generates about 318 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 318 kilograms equals 702 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

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 Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W