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How far is Chicago, IL, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 2344 miles / 3772 kilometers / 2037 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2343.608 miles
  • 3771.671 kilometers
  • 2036.539 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
  • 2339.328 miles
  • 3764.783 kilometers
  • 2032.820 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Chicago generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 567 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

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 Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W