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How far is Sandspit from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 2598 miles / 4180 kilometers / 2257 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Sandspit Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2597.505 miles
  • 4180.279 kilometers
  • 2257.170 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
  • 2588.805 miles
  • 4166.277 kilometers
  • 2249.610 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 Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Sandspit Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Sandspit generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 632 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

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 Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W