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How far is Norman Wells from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Norman Wells (Norman Wells Airport) is 1835 miles / 2953 kilometers / 1595 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Norman Wells Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Norman Wells

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1834.995 miles
  • 2953.139 kilometers
  • 1594.567 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
  • 1827.749 miles
  • 2941.477 kilometers
  • 1588.270 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 Norman Wells?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Norman Wells Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Norman Wells Airport (YVQ)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Norman Wells generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Norman Wells

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Norman Wells Airport (YVQ).

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 Norman Wells Airport
City: Norman Wells
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVQ
ICAO Code: CYVQ
Coordinates: 65°16′53″N, 126°47′52″W