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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2310 miles / 3717 kilometers / 2007 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Shungnak Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2309.553 miles
  • 3716.865 kilometers
  • 2006.946 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
  • 2300.290 miles
  • 3701.957 kilometers
  • 1998.897 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 Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Shungnak Airport is 4 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Shungnak generates about 253 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 253 kilograms equals 558 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

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 Shungnak Airport
City: Shungnak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHG
ICAO Code: PAGH
Coordinates: 66°53′17″N, 157°9′43″W