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How far is Uummannaq from Island Lake?

The distance between Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) and Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) is 1726 miles / 2777 kilometers / 1500 nautical miles.

Island Lake Airport – Qaarsut Airport

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Distance from Island Lake to Uummannaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1725.675 miles
  • 2777.204 kilometers
  • 1499.570 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
  • 1720.448 miles
  • 2768.793 kilometers
  • 1495.029 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 Uummannaq?

The estimated flight time from Island Lake Airport to Qaarsut Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA)

On average, flying from Island Lake to Uummannaq generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Island Lake to Uummannaq

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

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 Qaarsut Airport
City: Uummannaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JQA
ICAO Code: BGUQ
Coordinates: 70°44′3″N, 52°41′46″W