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How far is Koliganek, AK, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Koliganek (Koliganek Airport) is 2728 miles / 4390 kilometers / 2371 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Koliganek Airport

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4390
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Distance from Uummannaq to Koliganek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2728.116 miles
  • 4390.478 kilometers
  • 2370.668 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
  • 2717.867 miles
  • 4373.983 kilometers
  • 2361.762 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 Koliganek?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Koliganek Airport is 5 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Koliganek Airport (KGK)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Koliganek generates about 302 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 302 kilograms equals 666 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Koliganek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Koliganek Airport (KGK).

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 Koliganek Airport
City: Koliganek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KGK
ICAO Code: PAJZ
Coordinates: 59°43′35″N, 157°15′32″W