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How far is Uummannaq from Gillam?

The distance between Gillam (Gillam Airport) and Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) is 1582 miles / 2546 kilometers / 1375 nautical miles.

Gillam Airport – Qaarsut Airport

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Distance from Gillam to Uummannaq

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gillam to Uummannaq. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1582.103 miles
  • 2546.148 kilometers
  • 1374.810 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
  • 1576.982 miles
  • 2537.906 kilometers
  • 1370.360 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 Gillam to Uummannaq?

The estimated flight time from Gillam Airport to Qaarsut Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA)

On average, flying from Gillam to Uummannaq generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gillam to Uummannaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA).

Airport information

Origin Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W
Destination Qaarsut Airport
City: Uummannaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JQA
ICAO Code: BGUQ
Coordinates: 70°44′3″N, 52°41′46″W