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How far is Fort Chipewyan from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 1821 miles / 2931 kilometers / 1582 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1821.085 miles
  • 2930.752 kilometers
  • 1582.479 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
  • 1814.573 miles
  • 2920.273 kilometers
  • 1576.821 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 Fort Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Fort Chipewyan generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Fort Chipewyan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY).

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 Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W