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How far is Quaqtaq from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) is 819 miles / 1318 kilometers / 711 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Quaqtaq Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Quaqtaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 818.717 miles
  • 1317.597 kilometers
  • 711.446 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
  • 816.149 miles
  • 1313.464 kilometers
  • 709.214 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 Quaqtaq?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Quaqtaq Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Quaqtaq Airport (YQC)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Quaqtaq generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Quaqtaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Quaqtaq Airport (YQC).

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 Quaqtaq Airport
City: Quaqtaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQC
ICAO Code: CYHA
Coordinates: 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″W