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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2267 miles / 3649 kilometers / 1970 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2267.401 miles
  • 3649.029 kilometers
  • 1970.318 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
  • 2258.455 miles
  • 3634.632 kilometers
  • 1962.544 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 Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Fairbanks generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 547 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

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 Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W