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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 2594 miles / 4175 kilometers / 2254 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2593.946 miles
  • 4174.551 kilometers
  • 2254.077 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
  • 2591.086 miles
  • 4169.949 kilometers
  • 2251.592 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Raleigh generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 631 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W