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How far is Houston, TX, from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 3115 miles / 5012 kilometers / 2707 nautical miles.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3114.604 miles
  • 5012.470 kilometers
  • 2706.517 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
  • 3110.869 miles
  • 5006.458 kilometers
  • 2703.271 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 Houston?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 6 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Houston generates about 348 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 348 kilograms equals 767 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Narsarsuaq to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

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 Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W