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How far is Paamiut from Island Lake?

The distance between Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) and Paamiut (Paamiut Airport) is 1709 miles / 2750 kilometers / 1485 nautical miles.

Island Lake Airport – Paamiut Airport

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Distance from Island Lake to Paamiut

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Island Lake to Paamiut. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1708.730 miles
  • 2749.935 kilometers
  • 1484.846 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
  • 1703.085 miles
  • 2740.849 kilometers
  • 1479.940 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 Island Lake to Paamiut?

The estimated flight time from Island Lake Airport to Paamiut Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Paamiut Airport (JFR)

On average, flying from Island Lake to Paamiut generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Island Lake to Paamiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Paamiut Airport (JFR).

Airport information

Origin Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″W
Destination Paamiut Airport
City: Paamiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JFR
ICAO Code: BGPT
Coordinates: 62°0′53″N, 49°40′15″W