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How far is Riverton, WY, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 2682 miles / 4316 kilometers / 2330 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Riverton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2681.670 miles
  • 4315.729 kilometers
  • 2330.307 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
  • 2675.378 miles
  • 4305.604 kilometers
  • 2324.840 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 Riverton?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Riverton generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 654 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Riverton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).

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 Central Wyoming Regional Airport
City: Riverton, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIW
ICAO Code: KRIW
Coordinates: 43°3′51″N, 108°27′35″W