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How far is Kalskag, AK, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Kalskag (Kalskag Airport) is 2673 miles / 4301 kilometers / 2323 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Kalskag Airport

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4301
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2323
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Distance from Uummannaq to Kalskag

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2672.807 miles
  • 4301.466 kilometers
  • 2322.606 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
  • 2662.561 miles
  • 4284.977 kilometers
  • 2313.703 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 Kalskag?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Kalskag Airport is 5 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Kalskag Airport (KLG)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Kalskag generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 651 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Kalskag

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Kalskag Airport (KLG).

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 Kalskag Airport
City: Kalskag, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KLG
ICAO Code: PALG
Coordinates: 61°32′10″N, 160°20′27″W