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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 2234 miles / 3595 kilometers / 1941 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2233.863 miles
  • 3595.054 kilometers
  • 1941.174 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
  • 2229.674 miles
  • 3588.313 kilometers
  • 1937.534 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 Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Grand Rapids generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 539 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W