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How far is Uummannaq from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) is 2635 miles / 4240 kilometers / 2290 nautical miles.

Powell River Airport – Qaarsut Airport

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2290
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Distance from Powell River to Uummannaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2634.723 miles
  • 4240.176 kilometers
  • 2289.512 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
  • 2626.629 miles
  • 4227.149 kilometers
  • 2282.478 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 Powell River to Uummannaq?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Qaarsut Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA)

On average, flying from Powell River to Uummannaq generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 641 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Powell River to Uummannaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA).

Airport information

Origin Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″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