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How far is Quinhagak, AK, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Quinhagak (Quinhagak Airport) is 2805 miles / 4515 kilometers / 2438 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Quinhagak Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Quinhagak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2805.304 miles
  • 4514.699 kilometers
  • 2437.742 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
  • 2794.749 miles
  • 4497.712 kilometers
  • 2428.570 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 Quinhagak?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Quinhagak Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Quinhagak Airport (KWN)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Quinhagak generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 686 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Quinhagak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Quinhagak Airport (KWN).

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 Quinhagak Airport
City: Quinhagak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KWN
ICAO Code: PAQH
Coordinates: 59°45′18″N, 161°50′42″W