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How far is Richmond, VA, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2466 miles / 3968 kilometers / 2143 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2465.550 miles
  • 3967.919 kilometers
  • 2142.505 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
  • 2462.552 miles
  • 3963.093 kilometers
  • 2139.899 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Richmond generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 598 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W