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How far is Uummannaq from Wemindji?

The distance between Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) and Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) is 1470 miles / 2365 kilometers / 1277 nautical miles.

Wemindji Airport – Qaarsut Airport

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Distance from Wemindji to Uummannaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1469.574 miles
  • 2365.050 kilometers
  • 1277.025 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
  • 1465.705 miles
  • 2358.824 kilometers
  • 1273.663 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 Wemindji to Uummannaq?

The estimated flight time from Wemindji Airport to Qaarsut Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA)

On average, flying from Wemindji to Uummannaq generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wemindji to Uummannaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA).

Airport information

Origin Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″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