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How far is Sanikiluaq from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) is 1239 miles / 1994 kilometers / 1077 nautical miles.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Sanikiluaq Airport

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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Sanikiluaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1239.149 miles
  • 1994.218 kilometers
  • 1076.791 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
  • 1234.880 miles
  • 1987.346 kilometers
  • 1073.081 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 Sanikiluaq?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Sanikiluaq Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Sanikiluaq generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Narsarsuaq to Sanikiluaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK).

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 Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W