How far is Des Moines, IA, from Uummannaq?
The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2469 miles / 3974 kilometers / 2146 nautical miles.
Qaarsut Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Uummannaq to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Uummannaq to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2469.055 miles
- 3973.558 kilometers
- 2145.550 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- 2464.284 miles
- 3965.881 kilometers
- 2141.404 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Uummannaq and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Uummannaq to Des Moines generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 599 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Qaarsut Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Uummannaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | JQA |
| ICAO Code: | BGUQ |
| Coordinates: | 70°44′3″N, 52°41′46″W |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |