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How far is Cape Dorset from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport) is 1001 miles / 1611 kilometers / 870 nautical miles.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Cape Dorset Airport

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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Cape Dorset

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1001.210 miles
  • 1611.292 kilometers
  • 870.028 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
  • 997.511 miles
  • 1605.338 kilometers
  • 866.813 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 Cape Dorset?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Cape Dorset Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Cape Dorset generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Narsarsuaq to Cape Dorset

See the map of the shortest flight path between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE).

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 Cape Dorset Airport
City: Cape Dorset
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTE
ICAO Code: CYTE
Coordinates: 64°13′48″N, 76°31′36″W