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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 2136 miles / 3438 kilometers / 1856 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2135.968 miles
  • 3437.507 kilometers
  • 1856.105 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
  • 2130.482 miles
  • 3428.678 kilometers
  • 1851.338 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Grand Forks generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 514 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

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 Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W