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How far is Swan River from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Swan River (Swan River Airport) is 1972 miles / 3173 kilometers / 1713 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Swan River Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Swan River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1971.562 miles
  • 3172.921 kilometers
  • 1713.240 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
  • 1965.673 miles
  • 3163.445 kilometers
  • 1708.123 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 Swan River?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Swan River Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Swan River Airport (ZJN)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Swan River generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Swan River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Swan River Airport (ZJN).

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 Swan River Airport
City: Swan River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZJN
ICAO Code: CZJN
Coordinates: 52°7′14″N, 101°14′9″W