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How far is Gjoa Haven from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Gjoa Haven (Gjoa Haven Airport) is 1027 miles / 1653 kilometers / 892 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Gjoa Haven Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Gjoa Haven

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1026.821 miles
  • 1652.508 kilometers
  • 892.283 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
  • 1022.667 miles
  • 1645.824 kilometers
  • 888.674 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 Gjoa Haven?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Gjoa Haven Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Gjoa Haven generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Gjoa Haven

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK).

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 Gjoa Haven Airport
City: Gjoa Haven
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHK
ICAO Code: CYHK
Coordinates: 68°38′8″N, 95°50′58″W