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How far is Columbia, SC, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2756 miles / 4435 kilometers / 2395 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2755.721 miles
  • 4434.903 kilometers
  • 2394.656 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
  • 2753.020 miles
  • 4430.557 kilometers
  • 2392.309 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Columbia generates about 305 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 305 kilograms equals 673 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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 Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W