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How far is Kugaaruk from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Kugaaruk (Kugaaruk Airport) is 894 miles / 1439 kilometers / 777 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Kugaaruk Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Kugaaruk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 894.090 miles
  • 1438.899 kilometers
  • 776.943 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
  • 890.482 miles
  • 1433.092 kilometers
  • 773.808 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 Kugaaruk?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Kugaaruk Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Kugaaruk Airport (YBB)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Kugaaruk generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 315 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Kugaaruk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Kugaaruk Airport (YBB).

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 Kugaaruk Airport
City: Kugaaruk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YBB
ICAO Code: CYBB
Coordinates: 68°32′3″N, 89°48′29″W