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How far is Whistler from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 2581 miles / 4154 kilometers / 2243 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Uummannaq to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2580.994 miles
  • 4153.707 kilometers
  • 2242.822 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
  • 2573.042 miles
  • 4140.909 kilometers
  • 2235.912 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 Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Whistler generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 628 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

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 Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W