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How far is Detroit, MI, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2241 miles / 3607 kilometers / 1948 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2241.469 miles
  • 3607.294 kilometers
  • 1947.783 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
  • 2237.509 miles
  • 3600.922 kilometers
  • 1944.342 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Detroit generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 540 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Detroit

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

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 Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W