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How far is Uummannaq from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) is 916 miles / 1474 kilometers / 796 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Qaarsut Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Uummannaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 915.630 miles
  • 1473.563 kilometers
  • 795.661 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
  • 912.241 miles
  • 1468.110 kilometers
  • 792.716 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 Reykjavik to Uummannaq?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Qaarsut Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Uummannaq generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Uummannaq

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

Airport information

Origin Keflavík International Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: KEF
ICAO Code: BIKF
Coordinates: 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W
Destination Qaarsut Airport
City: Uummannaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JQA
ICAO Code: BGUQ
Coordinates: 70°44′3″N, 52°41′46″W