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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 2406 miles / 3871 kilometers / 2090 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Yakutat Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2405.597 miles
  • 3871.433 kilometers
  • 2090.406 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
  • 2396.645 miles
  • 3857.026 kilometers
  • 2082.628 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 Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Yakutat Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Yakutat generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

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 Yakutat Airport
City: Yakutat, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YAK
ICAO Code: PAYA
Coordinates: 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W