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How far is Vancouver from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 2643 miles / 4253 kilometers / 2297 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2642.858 miles
  • 4253.268 kilometers
  • 2296.581 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
  • 2634.890 miles
  • 4240.444 kilometers
  • 2289.657 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Vancouver generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 644 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W