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How far is Houston, TX, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 3250 miles / 5231 kilometers / 2825 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3250.481 miles
  • 5231.142 kilometers
  • 2824.591 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
  • 3247.417 miles
  • 5226.211 kilometers
  • 2821.928 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 Houston?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 6 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Houston generates about 364 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 364 kilograms equals 803 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

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 Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W