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How far is Aleknagik, AK, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Aleknagik (Aleknagik Airport) is 2779 miles / 4472 kilometers / 2415 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Aleknagik Airport

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2415
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Distance from Uummannaq to Aleknagik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2778.600 miles
  • 4471.723 kilometers
  • 2414.537 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
  • 2768.210 miles
  • 4455.002 kilometers
  • 2405.509 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 Aleknagik?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Aleknagik Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Aleknagik Airport (WKK)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Aleknagik generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 679 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Aleknagik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Aleknagik Airport (WKK).

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 Aleknagik Airport
City: Aleknagik, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WKK
ICAO Code: 5A8
Coordinates: 59°16′57″N, 158°37′4″W