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How far is Williston, ND, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 2259 miles / 3635 kilometers / 1963 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2258.530 miles
  • 3634.752 kilometers
  • 1962.609 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
  • 2252.418 miles
  • 3624.915 kilometers
  • 1957.297 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 Williston?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Williston generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

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 Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W