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How far is Decatur, IL, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 2490 miles / 4007 kilometers / 2164 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2490.047 miles
  • 4007.342 kilometers
  • 2163.791 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
  • 2485.874 miles
  • 4000.627 kilometers
  • 2160.166 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Decatur Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Decatur generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

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 Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W