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How far is Kuujjuaq from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Kuujjuaq (Kuujjuaq Airport) is 987 miles / 1589 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Kuujjuaq Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Kuujjuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 987.222 miles
  • 1588.779 kilometers
  • 857.872 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
  • 984.428 miles
  • 1584.283 kilometers
  • 855.444 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 Kuujjuaq?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Kuujjuaq Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Kuujjuaq generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Kuujjuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP).

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 Kuujjuaq Airport
City: Kuujjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVP
ICAO Code: CYVP
Coordinates: 58°5′45″N, 68°25′36″W