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How far is Narsarsuaq from Island Lake?

The distance between Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) and Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) is 1853 miles / 2982 kilometers / 1610 nautical miles.

Island Lake Airport – Narsarsuaq Airport

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2982
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1610
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Distance from Island Lake to Narsarsuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1852.648 miles
  • 2981.548 kilometers
  • 1609.907 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
  • 1846.450 miles
  • 2971.573 kilometers
  • 1604.521 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 Narsarsuaq?

The estimated flight time from Island Lake Airport to Narsarsuaq Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK)

On average, flying from Island Lake to Narsarsuaq generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Island Lake to Narsarsuaq

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

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 Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″W