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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 3176 miles / 5111 kilometers / 2760 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3175.848 miles
  • 5111.032 kilometers
  • 2759.736 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
  • 3173.028 miles
  • 5106.493 kilometers
  • 2757.286 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 Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 6 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Lafayette generates about 355 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 355 kilograms equals 783 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

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 Lafayette Regional Airport
City: Lafayette, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LFT
ICAO Code: KLFT
Coordinates: 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W