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How far is Wales, AK, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2548 miles / 4101 kilometers / 2214 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Uummannaq to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2548.180 miles
  • 4100.898 kilometers
  • 2214.308 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
  • 2538.050 miles
  • 4084.595 kilometers
  • 2205.505 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 Wales?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Wales generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 619 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

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 Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W