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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2812 miles / 4525 kilometers / 2443 nautical miles.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Wainwright

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Narsarsuaq to Wainwright. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2811.875 miles
  • 4525.274 kilometers
  • 2443.453 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
  • 2801.127 miles
  • 4507.977 kilometers
  • 2434.113 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 Narsarsuaq to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Wainwright Airport is 5 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Wainwright generates about 312 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 312 kilograms equals 688 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Narsarsuaq to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″W
Destination Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W