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How far is Takotna, AK, from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Takotna (Takotna Airport) is 3142 miles / 5056 kilometers / 2730 nautical miles.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Takotna Airport

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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Takotna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3141.727 miles
  • 5056.119 kilometers
  • 2730.086 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
  • 3130.044 miles
  • 5037.317 kilometers
  • 2719.934 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 Takotna?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Takotna Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Takotna Airport (TCT)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Takotna generates about 351 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 351 kilograms equals 774 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Narsarsuaq to Takotna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Takotna Airport (TCT).

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 Takotna Airport
City: Takotna, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TCT
ICAO Code: PPCT
Coordinates: 62°59′35″N, 156°1′44″W