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How far is Sanikiluaq from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) is 1257 miles / 2024 kilometers / 1093 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Sanikiluaq Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Sanikiluaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1257.385 miles
  • 2023.565 kilometers
  • 1092.638 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
  • 1253.661 miles
  • 2017.572 kilometers
  • 1089.402 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 Sanikiluaq?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Sanikiluaq Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Sanikiluaq generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Sanikiluaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK).

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 Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W