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How far is Quinhagak, AK, from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Quinhagak (Quinhagak Airport) is 3437 miles / 5531 kilometers / 2987 nautical miles.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Quinhagak Airport

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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Quinhagak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3436.850 miles
  • 5531.073 kilometers
  • 2986.541 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
  • 3424.353 miles
  • 5510.963 kilometers
  • 2975.682 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 Quinhagak?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Quinhagak Airport is 7 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Quinhagak Airport (KWN)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Quinhagak generates about 387 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 387 kilograms equals 853 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Narsarsuaq to Quinhagak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Quinhagak Airport (KWN).

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 Quinhagak Airport
City: Quinhagak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KWN
ICAO Code: PAQH
Coordinates: 59°45′18″N, 161°50′42″W