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How far is Nakina from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Nakina (Nakina Airport) is 1745 miles / 2808 kilometers / 1516 nautical miles.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Nakina Airport

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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Nakina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1744.939 miles
  • 2808.208 kilometers
  • 1516.311 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
  • 1739.742 miles
  • 2799.844 kilometers
  • 1511.795 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 Nakina?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Nakina Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Nakina Airport (YQN)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Nakina generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Narsarsuaq to Nakina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Nakina Airport (YQN).

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 Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″W