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How far is Petersburg, AK, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) is 2417 miles / 3890 kilometers / 2101 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Petersburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2417.443 miles
  • 3890.497 kilometers
  • 2100.700 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
  • 2408.828 miles
  • 3876.632 kilometers
  • 2093.214 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 Petersburg?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Petersburg generates about 266 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 266 kilograms equals 585 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Petersburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG).

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 Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport
City: Petersburg, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSG
ICAO Code: PAPG
Coordinates: 56°48′6″N, 132°56′42″W