How far is Kangerlussuaq from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 263 miles / 423 kilometers / 228 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Uummannaq (JQA) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) is 587 miles / 945 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 185 hours 40 minutes.

Distance from Uummannaq to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 262.673 miles
• 422.730 kilometers
• 228.256 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

• 261.835 miles
• 421.383 kilometers
• 227.529 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 Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Uummannaq and Kangerlussuaq?

There is no time difference between Uummannaq and Kangerlussuaq.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Kangerlussuaq generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Uummannaq to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin	Qaarsut Airport
City:	Uummannaq
Country:	Greenland
IATA Code:	JQA
ICAO Code:	BGUQ
Coordinates:	70°44′3″N, 52°41′46″W

Destination	Kangerlussuaq Airport
City:	Kangerlussuaq
Country:	Greenland
IATA Code:	SFJ
ICAO Code:	BGSF
Coordinates:	67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W