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How far is Vancouver from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 2989 miles / 4810 kilometers / 2597 nautical miles.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2989.020 miles
  • 4810.362 kilometers
  • 2597.388 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
  • 2979.520 miles
  • 4795.072 kilometers
  • 2589.132 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Vancouver generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 734 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Narsarsuaq to Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W