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How far is Narsarsuaq from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) is 1639 miles / 2638 kilometers / 1424 nautical miles.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Narsarsuaq Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Narsarsuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1638.950 miles
  • 2637.634 kilometers
  • 1424.208 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
  • 1635.403 miles
  • 2631.925 kilometers
  • 1421.126 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 Ottawa to Narsarsuaq?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Narsarsuaq Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Narsarsuaq generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 416 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ottawa to Narsarsuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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