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How far is Jackson, MS, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 3004 miles / 4835 kilometers / 2610 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3004.057 miles
  • 4834.561 kilometers
  • 2610.454 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
  • 3000.960 miles
  • 4829.577 kilometers
  • 2607.763 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 Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 6 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Jackson generates about 335 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 335 kilograms equals 738 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).

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 Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
City: Jackson, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAN
ICAO Code: KJAN
Coordinates: 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″W