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How far is Nome, AK, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 2576 miles / 4146 kilometers / 2238 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Nome Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2575.897 miles
  • 4145.504 kilometers
  • 2238.393 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
  • 2565.746 miles
  • 4129.167 kilometers
  • 2229.572 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 Nome?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Nome Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Nome generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 626 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Nome Airport (OME).

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 Nome Airport
City: Nome, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OME
ICAO Code: PAOM
Coordinates: 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W