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How far is Hughes, AK, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2310 miles / 3718 kilometers / 2007 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Uummannaq to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2310.111 miles
  • 3717.764 kilometers
  • 2007.432 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
  • 2300.903 miles
  • 3702.944 kilometers
  • 1999.430 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 Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Hughes generates about 253 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 253 kilograms equals 558 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

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 Hughes Airport (Alaska)
City: Hughes, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HUS
ICAO Code: PAHU
Coordinates: 66°2′27″N, 154°15′46″W