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How far is Gillam from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 1582 miles / 2546 kilometers / 1375 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Gillam Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Gillam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1582.103 miles
  • 2546.148 kilometers
  • 1374.810 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
  • 1576.982 miles
  • 2537.906 kilometers
  • 1370.360 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 Gillam?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Gillam Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Gillam Airport (YGX)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Gillam generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Gillam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Gillam Airport (YGX).

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 Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W